Recipients shall be selected as follows:

(1) A committee composed of eighteen members representative of the eight congressional districts shall be appointed by the superintendent of public instruction to review applications and select the recipients for each category, grade level and congressional district using the criteria established in WAC 392-202-090. Committee members shall be:

(a) Six teachers, including representatives.

(b) Three principals or administrators including representatives of elementary, middle school or junior high, and senior high school.

(c) Three superintendents.

(d) Three school board members.

(e) Three currently active members of parent-teacher-student organizations.

(2) Prior to receipt of applications pursuant to WAC 392-202-080, the review committee shall establish a final selection procedure consistent with this chapter that is fair, timely and provides for breaking ties in a predetermined, objective manner.

(3) Recipients shall be selected and awards presented no later than June 1 of each year.