Cougar Pride 2026 Employee Nominations - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence on a stylized colorful background with the Harrisburg School District Logo

Dear Harrisburg School District Employees,

We are excited to announce that nominations are officially OPEN for the 2026 Cougar Pride Employee Recognition and Awards Program!

Each day, we witness incredible acts of teamwork, educational innovation, and leadership as employees across the Harrisburg School District dedicate themselves to supporting our students in amazing ways! 

The COUGAR PRIDE recognition program gives HBGSD employees an opportunity to nominate a District colleague/employee who consistently goes above and beyond and inspires us all by exemplifying Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence, which are the core values of COUGAR PRIDE.

Nominations can be submitted until April 20, 2026 @ 11:59 pm. Winners will be announced in early May. Click here to nominate someone today!

  • Who Can Be Nominated? Any full-time or part-time Harrisburg employee.

  • Who Can Nominate? Any Harrisburg School District employee.

  • Nomination Period: March 20, 2026 – April 20, 2026

  • Cougar Pride Awards Dinner: May 27, 2026, at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel