The VSBA invites your board to nominate a school board member for the annual Advocate for Education Award. This award will be presented at the VSBA Annual Convention in November. The nominee must demonstrate significant and outstanding leadership, commitment, and contributions to public education that have had an impact on their region and the Commonwealth. Nominees must show involvement in local, state, and federal advocacy on behalf of their division, VSBA, and public education.

Each local school board may submit one name/nomination for consideration. The nomination must be approved unanimously by the school board.

The application deadline is Friday August 2, 2024, and must include a narrative that addresses the nominee’s accomplishments and contributions in 1,000 words or less. The selection committee will review the applications and select the award winner(s). The award may be presented upon one or more school board members.

Questions?
Contact the VSBA Office of Communications, at 434-295-8722 or email communications@vsba.org.

Please provide a valid e-mail address when completing the entry form. This is how we will communicate with you about your entry.

Application Deadline: August 2, 2024

All materials become the property of the Virginia School Boards Association and cannot be returned. The Virginia School Boards Association has the right to reprint/republish these materials at any time in any format and in any media. To be eligible, your school division must be a member of the Virginia School Boards Association.

Please Note: All fields are required to be completed unless specified as optional.

Thank you to this year's sponsor: BoardDocs.

Participation in VSBA initiatives and observances is optional. School boards in Virginia have the discretion on whether to participate locally. Any related materials from the Association are shared as suggested ideas for implementation for any board that may choose to do so.

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* 1. Submitted by:

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* 2. Nominee Information

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* 3. In 1,000 words or less, describe how the nominee demonstrates significant and outstanding leadership, commitment, and contributions to public education that have had an impact on their region and the Commonwealth. Further, describe how the nominee has been involved in local, state, and federal advocacy on behalf of their division, VSBA, and public education.

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* 4. Please upload a PDF copy of the second page in the Award Information Packet with the School Board Chair and Superintendent signatures.

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* 5. I certify that this nomination is being made with the knowledge and approval of the school board.

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* 6. All nomination materials become the property of the VSBA and cannot be returned. The VSBA has the right to reprint/republish these materials at any time in any format and in any media.

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