Hall of Fame
The Centennial Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Neil Kruse and Bernie Bautch awarded for their Distinguished Service to the school district. The Hall of Fame induction was hosted at Infinite Campus by CEO Charlie Kratsch, a graduate of Centennial High School, Class of 1965 and Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
Purpose of the Centennial Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Centennial Hall of Fame is to honor those alumni and individuals who have made a significant impact on Centennial Schools and/or the community and represent Centennial's values of making connections with our communities, providing opportunities for students to achieve, and prepare our students for a successful future.
Hall of Fame Award Categories & Nomination Criteria (Revised 11/4/2024)
- DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Honors alumni who have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments and/or who has made an impact on society and/or excelled in the arts, activities, or athletics while at Centennial or beyond. They are role models for this and future generations. Alumni must be out of school for a minimum of 10 years to be considered. Centennial employees nominated for a Distinguished Alumni award must have a minimum of one-year separation from the District as a regular employee to be considered.
- DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Honors those individuals who have a longstanding history of service to the District. These individuals or organizations have provided services of time and commitment to education and have made an impact on Centennial Schools. Centennial employees nominated for a Distinguished Service award must have a minimum of one year of separation from the District as a regular employee to be considered.
How to Nominate
Complete the appropriate online nomination form below. Please note the application process and criteria have changed. Effective November 2024: Each nomination must include at least two letters of support written by individuals other than the person submitting the nomination form. The completed nomination form does not count as a letter of support. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Nominations are due January 6 for induction in the spring.
Please note:
- Nominations not selected will need to be resubmitted by the nominator to be considered the following year.
- Helpful tip: Draft your responses to the questions and paste into the form. Submissions cannot be saved and worked on at a later date.
Selection and Induction
The Selection Committee will meet to review the nominations received and will select the Hall of Fame inductees.
In Good Standing
All inductees must be in good standing to remain in the Hall of Fame. Centennial reserves the right to remove an inductee if a situation arises that reflects negatively on the Centennial School District or society.