Awards and Recognition

Community/District Recognition Awards

TASB offers local districts the opportunity to recognize chief administrators, media representatives, local trustees, and employers through a number of programs. For details, contact the TASB Public Information Office at 800.580.8272 or visit tasb.org.

Since 1984, the SOTY award program has honored outstanding Texas administrators for achievement and excellence in public school administration. Any member school board may nominate its superintendent for the annual award. SOTY information is mailed and posted on line each December. The deadline for receipt of entries at designated education service centers is mid-May.

Each January, schools and communities show appreciation to local board members for their dedicated service. A full month of activities allows local districts, PTAs, booster clubs, community leaders, and individual campuses to organize activities convenient and appropriate for them. In early November, TASB sends superintendents kits containing certificates and tips for activities. Free online materials, including ads, posters, sample news releases, and much more, are posted at tasb.org.

The Media Honor Roll annually recognizes media representatives who make an effort to get to know a district’s leaders, mission, and goals; report school news in an accurate and balanced manner; share good news about schools; and communicate with school representatives about upcoming coverage. Nomination materials are mailed to board presidents and superintendents, and can be accessed on line, in January. The deadline for receipt at TASB is April 15.

Trustees have a special way to say thanks to to employers who support their invaluable work for local schools. Upon the request of a board member, TASB will send a letter of commendation from the executive director and an individualized certificate to business or organization leaders who support their staff'’s service on local school boards. Announcement and nomination information appears in Texas Lone Star, August through November, and is posted on line. Nominations must be made by December 1.