exhibited by classified school employees in public schools who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through higher education. (b) Award Prior to March 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act), the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award Program shall recommend to the Secretary a classified school employee to receive the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award for the year. (c) Selection process (1) Nomination process (A) In general Not later than November 1 of each year (beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall solicit nominations of classified school employees in public schools from the occupational specialties described in section 3(1) from the chief State school officer of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the chief State school officer shall consider nominations submitted by the following: (i) Local educational agencies. (ii) School administrators. (iii) Professional associations. (iv) Labor organizations. (v) Educational service agencies. (vi) Any other group determined appropriate by the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award Program. (2) Demonstration Each chief State school officer of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award Program. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance. (B) School and community involvement. (C) Leadership and commitment. (D) Local support. (E) Enhancement of classified school employees' image in the community and schools. (F) Any other area of superior performance, such as health and