recognize and promote the commitment and excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school. (b) Award Prior to May 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall select a classified school employee to receive the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award for the year. (c) Nonmonetary value The award and recognition provided under this Act shall have no monetary value. (d) 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 from the occupational specialties described in section 3(1) from the Governor of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor 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) Nonprofit entities. (vii) Parents and students. (viii) Any other group determined appropriate by the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award Program. (2) Demonstration Each Governor 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 Secretary. 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. (3) Selection The Secretary shall develop uniform national guidelines for