Distinguished Service Award(s)

This award provides an opportunity for to recognize the outstanding contributions to education made by state board of education members from across the country. NASBE members may nominate current or recently retired board members whose efforts on behalf of education are deemed to be of outstanding benefit to the quality of American education and shaping of its future. Up to three Distinguished Service Awards may be given each year.

A nominee for the Distinguished Service Award must be a current or recently retired board of education member who meets the following criteria:
  • have exhibited personal and professional dedication to improving American education through specific state and/or national achievements of singular merit within the past three years
  • have exemplified throughout his/her career the finest objective, informed, nonpartisan leadership on issues within the individual's purview.
  • have demonstrated successful collaboration with other individuals,
    organizations, or agencies in the field of education for effective, mutually beneficial purposes.
  • have worked consistently to bring greater benefit to the educational experience of all students through achievements reflective of the principal purposes of NASBE.
  • While not a requirement for nomination, service on a NASBE committee or the Board of Directors will be a preferred consideration when choosing Distinguished Service Award winners.

Please provide your own information and then answer the following questions concerning the individual you are nominating. Awards will be presented at NASBE's Annual Conference in October 2024.

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* 1. Nominator's Name:

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* 2. Nominator's Organization/Title:

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* 3. Nominator's Address

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* 4. Nominator's Telephone (please provide at least 1):

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* 5. Nominator's Email Address:

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