Nomination of persons shall be as follows:

(1) Any person may nominate a classified staff member, teacher, principal, administrator, superintendent, or school board for the award by submitting the form provided by the superintendent of public instruction for that purpose. The nomination form and information about the awards program shall be disseminated to the public, to educators, and to members of professional education associations through newsletters, bulletins, and other media which the superintendent of public instruction may deem appropriate.

(2) The nomination form shall include at a minimum:

(a) The name of the person/board nominated.

(b) The school building/district name and address where the person works.

(c) The congressional district in which the district is located.

(d) The grade level and category, where appropriate, for which the nomination is made.

(e) The address to which the form should be returned and the date by which it must be received.