Crossing Guards are outside—rain or shine—to keep students safe during arrival and dismissal. If you think your Crossing Guard goes above and beyond for your school and should be considered for our Crossing Guard of the Year Awards, please nominate them using this form.

Keep in mind that the number of nominations for a specific Crossing Guard does not increase their chances of winning Crossing Guard of the Year. We recommend that communities work together to craft thoughtful responses.

*Your school must be an SRTS partner for you to participate.

*Nominations are due by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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About the crossing guard that you are nominating

NOTE: Crossing Guard winners from the last three years are not eligible to win this year

Previous winners include:

2025

  • Gina Hayes, Malden (Winner)
  • Bridget and Gerry Buckley, Boston (Honorable Mention)
  • Jill Boyd, Braintree (Crossing Guard Champion)
  • Soleil Hanger, Pittsfield (Crossing Guard Champion)
  • Lie-Mei Ho, Newton (Crossing Guard Champion)

2024

  • Kim Brown, Scituate (Winner)
  • Pete Nelson, Andover (Honorable Mention)
  • Jacqueline “Jackie” Bellos, Worcester (Crossing Guard Champion)
  • Roberta “Sue” Minnehan, Winchester (Crossing Guard Champion)
  • David Pinkham, Needham (Crossing Guard Champion)

2023

  • Debbie Lang, Boston (Winner)
  • Dr. James Cummings, Grafton (Honorable Mention)
  • Cheryl Anziano, Chicopee (Crossing Guard Champion)
  • Linda Carella, Arlington (Crossing Guard Champion)
  • Claire MacPherson, Brookline (Crossing Guard Champion)
If the Crossing Guard works at multiple locations within the same city/town, please select the city/town and then select "Other, multiple or not listed." If the Crossing Guard works across multiple cities or town, please select "Other, multiple or not listed" for both drop-down lists.
 
Please share specifics. For example, consider how they communicate and create a safer and/or friendlier environment for everyone.
If you don't know, just put "don't know."
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    NOTE: Please make sure the file name for the photo includes the Crossing Guard's name. High resolution photos are recommended.

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