The Kurt Schmoldt Award is a $1000 cash award, presented annually to a full-time Bartlesville Public School teacher, coach or counselor who exemplifies the dynamic qualities of an outstanding educator and citizen. The award is presented in memory of Kurt Schmoldt, 1975 College High School graduate, who died as a result of complications from leukemia in 1995.

Nominations are made by students, parents, teachers, classified staff or other interested persons.

Nominees should communicate effectively and demonstrate creative and imaginative teaching on a day-to-day basis. The nominee should have the ability to inspire the value of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities to assure academic success.