Golden Bell Awards

• Elementary (pre-k through grade 8)
• High School (grades 9-12)
• CTED/CTE
• Excellence in Collaboration

A single award will be presented in each category.

The initiative must meet the criteria stated here:

• Initiatives must be student-oriented.
• Must have made a significant difference in student growth and success.
• Must demonstrate district leadership and a commitment to educational equity and excellent outcomes for all students in the management of the initiative.
• The nomination must show implementation dates to indicate the initiative has been in operation for at least one-year.
• The first-place winners in each category are invited to present a 45-minute session showcasing the program, which will be recorded by ASBA and made available to all conference attendees.
• The official, online entry form must be completed fully.

• Completed nomination/entry materials are being accepted through  5 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023.

• This award is presented in conjunction with the ASBA-ASA Annual Conference.

• Vail USD – Cienega High School Building Trades Program

2019

• Pendergast SD – Excellence in Collaboration
• Pima JTED – JTED/CTE
• Glendale UHSD – HS 9-12
• Sacaton ESD – Elem. Pre-K-8

2018

• Wickenburg USD – Ropin’ in Our Wranglers
• Vail USD – Andrada Healthcare Pathway
• Morenci USD – Distance Learning Initiative
• Laveen ESD – Mind, Body and Spirit Program

2017

• Paradise Valley USD – The Volunteer in Paradise Program
• Sunnyside USD – Bioscience Program
• Maricopa USD – Blending Learning Program
• Sahuarita USD – Cognitive Return to Exertion

2016

• Sunnyside USD iSTEM College and Career Academy
• Osborn Middle School PRIDE Program
• Prescott HS United States Block History & English Program
• Liberty ESD Rainbow Valley Elementary School Excellence in Collaboration