Awards and Scholarships

AASA award and scholarship programs recognize excellence, profile best practices in public education and honor leaders from inside and outside the field of school administration whose contributions have made a significant impact on the lives and learning of children.

AASA partners corporations and foundations with an interest in public education. Interested organizations are invited to propose new programs that honor excellence in public education. While many of AASA's awards and scholarships are currently sponsored, some are available for sponsorship. If you are interested in sponsoring an AASA award or scholarship, contact Kay Ferris at 703-875-0761 or kferris@aasa.org.

Nationally recognized AASA awards:

American Education Award
This award honors citizens who serve as role models and teachers to others.

Architectural Awards
In partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Council of Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI), AASA bestows two awards, the Shirley Cooper and Walter Taylor awards, on two projects that exemplify outstanding design and educational purpose.

Connect-ED Leadership Through Communication Award
This award honors those who recognize that communication is a critical component of leadership and who exhibit an ongoing commitment to incorporating communication into their strategic thinking and their daily operations.

Distinguished Service Awards
Distinguished Service Awards are given annually to retired AASA members who exhibit exemplary leadership throughout their careers and who have enhanced the profession of school administration.

Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Awards
This award honors AASA members who have advanced the status of women and minorities in education.

Educational Administration Scholarship Award
AASA’s Educational Administration Scholarships were created in 1949 to provide incentive, honor and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career.

National Superintendent of the Year
The National Superintendent of the Year program, sponsored by ARAMARK Education, ING and AASA, pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead the nation’s public schools.

Past awards:

If you are interested in sponsoring one of the following awards, contact Kay Ferris at 703-875-0761 or kferris@aasa.org.

Champion of Children Award
Galaxy Award
Leadership for Learning Award
National Civic Star Award 

Awards and Recognition Programs for Schools, Students, Teachers and the Community

AASA is committed to informing members of other worthwhile opportunities for schools, students, teachers and the community.