2026 Excellence Award Nominations
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
2026 NASS EXCELLENCE AWARDS!
TO BE HONORED AT THE ANNUAL
NASS HONORING AND PURSUING CONFERENCE
September 23-25, 2026
Park City, Utah
NOTE: You need not be a member of NASS to nominate or to receive a nomination!
This year NASS is expanding its recognition program to include outstanding achievements in our profession in the following categories:
Communication & Engagement
Being the Chief Communicator and Involving the Community
Finesse & Agility
Understanding and Managing Responses to Differing Needs, Expectations and Viewpoints
Innovative Initiative
Pioneering Strategies Focused on Success for All
Safety & Security
Safeguarding Students and Staff
Technology & AI
Using Today’s Tools to Drive Effective District Management and Maximize Student Success
Power Leadership >2500
Demonstrating Overall Leadership Excellence in a District of More Than 2,500 Students
Power Leadership <2500
Demonstrating Overall Leadership Excellence in a District of Less Than 2,500 Students
All nominees will be announced in the weekly NASS newsletter and on www.NASS.us and invited to be recognized at our in-person conference, Honoring and Pursuing Leadership Excellence, to be held September 23-25, 2026.
Nominees who are NASS Featured Members in good standing will be eligible for official NASS awards in their categories. All NASS Featured Members who have submitted or updated their Featured Member articles within the last three years and who have been sitting superintendents for at least three years will be eligible for the 2026 NASS Superintendent of the Year.
Please use the form below to submit a nomination.
Nominations close and all paperwork is due by the end of the day on April 30, 2026.