The Beacon Award received its name because the individuals nominated for it "shine from behind the scenes" in their respective positions. An individual is nominated by each school and is recognized because of their dedication to their position, their profession, and to the children and staff of the district. Nominees are non-certified staff members such as secretaries, food service clerks, custodians, and bus drivers.

The Beacon Award winner receives $200, and each nominee receives $200 from the Chillicothe Educational Foundation.

• Gary Eide 2007-2008

• Ron Rader 2008-2009

• Lesa Lee 2009-2010

• Rick McCully 2010-2011

• Laurinda Davison 2011-2012

• Carla Meyers 2012-2013

• Dave Sheler (Central) 2013-2014

• Anita Coult (GRTS) 2014-2015

• Mike Lewis (High School Resource Officer) 2015-2016

• Kathy Midgyett (Central School) 2016-2017

• Lisa BeVelle (Grand River Technical School) 2017-2018

• Jeanette Johnson (Middle School Secretary) 2018-2019

• Evet Meierer (CHS) 2019-2020

• Emmalee Oliver (Dewey School Secretary) 2020-2021

• Kimberly Taylor (Field School Para-Professional) 2021-2022

• Chris Shearer (Field School Secretary) 2022-23

• Cinda Figg (Dewey School Para-professional) 2023-24