Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction
Recognizing Excellence in Schools
The Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction Award celebrates Jostens customers that make a positive impact on school climate and culture through executing the Renaissance Results Formula™. Earn the Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond level by submitting details on how you execute Renaissance practices, collaborate with the Renaissance community, and drive measurable results through recognition and rewards.
Schools earning the annual designation will be recognized at the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference along with tangible and digital pieces to proudly display their commitment to school culture and climate.
2026 SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION TIER REQUIREMENTS
Only schools that use Jostens Yearbook, Regalia or other celebratory services are eligible to be a School of Distinction. Schools that did not achieve School of Distinction in 2025 are welcome to apply for the Silver and Gold Tiers. The Platinum Tier is only available to schools that have been recognized as a School of Distinction in the past, and the Diamond Tier is only available for schools that have been recognized as a Platinum Tier school for five consecutive years.
Gold, Platinum and Diamond are due April 15, 2026
Silver is due on May 5, 2026
| Silver | Gold | Platinum | Diamond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implementing one activity from the Renaissance Monthly Playbook each month of the school year | ✓ | |||
| Defining measurable Renaissance goals and values | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Defining and tracking success metrics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking on social media and in Renaissance Regions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Participation in the Idea Exchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Promoting Commitment to Graduate® (C2G) messages | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Recognizing student and Staffulty performance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reinforcing school values through the look of the school | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Using Character and Wellness Videos, Courageous Conversations or The Green Room video series to foster relationships | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Identifying strengths and growth opportunities with a survey | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Celebrating with a Renaissance Rally | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Developing partnerships with the community | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Making a difference with service projects | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Collaborating with other schools | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Involving two Staffulty advisors | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Passing out Renaissance Cards | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Sustaining excellence by previously achieving a School of Distinction Tier in 2025 | ✓ | |||
| Sustaining excellence by previously achieving the Platinum Tier for five consecutive years. | ✓ | |||
| Presenting at the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference | ✓ | |||
| Completing an interview with the Renaissance Team | ✓ |
Total estimated completion time of an application for Silver: Two hours.
Total estimated completion time of an application for Gold: Four – Five hours.
Total estimated completion time of an application for Platinum: Seven + hours.
