TROY, Mich., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emily L. Nielson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Capital Officer for Baltimore City Public Schools, received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award presented by the Council of the Great City Schools. Sponsored by Kelly Education for the third consecutive year, the award honors an individual from the management services ranks for their distinguished service in urban education. This year, the recognition occurred at the annual Chief Human Resources Officers meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.