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Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to Arizona public education statewide over an extended period of time.
The prestigious Barbara Robey ASBA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an Arizonan who has made outstanding contributions statewide over an extended period of time as a champion for public education and in alignment with ASBA’s mission.
Selection Criteria
Each nominee is evaluated, first and foremost, on the impact of his or her service to public education throughout Arizona. The outstanding service performed must have significantly benefitted the students and staff of school districts throughout the state over time. Servant leadership is highly valued, and the nominee’s public image and character will be of paramount consideration, as well.
Important Dates
- Nominations Close: Aug. 29, 2023, at 5 p.m.
- Recipient Selected: Sept. 5, 2023
- Recipient Notified: No later than Sept. 29, 2023
- Video Production: October and November 2023
- Award Presentation: Dec. 15, 2023
Nominations
Nominations will be accepted from individuals representing any area of Arizona education including, but not limited to, board members, administrators, teachers, volunteers, support staff, staff of education nonprofits, and elected and appointed office holders. Nominations must be submitted on the official entry form and received by the deadline. (Nominations not selected do not rollover for consideration from year to year.
Selection
The ASBA Board of Directors selects the recipient at its September meeting.
Notification of Recipient
The nominator and selected recipient will be notified no later than Sept. 29.
Award Presentation
The Barbara Robey ASBA Lifetime Achievement Award is presented on the final day of the ASBA-ASA Annual Conference, which is held in December at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix. The recipient, nominee and their guests will be invited.
Video
A video honoring the recipient will be produced by ASBA staff. It will be shown during the award presentation, and shared via ASBA communication platforms and with the media.
Questions
Please contact Kristi Sisk in the office of the executive director at ksisk@azsba.org or 602-254-1100.
Past Winners
- 2021 – Linda Yazzie
- 2020 – Dr. Timothy L. Ogle
- 2019 – Tim Carter
- 2018 – Mike Hughes
- 2017 – Governor Jane Dee Hull
- 2016 – Jack Peterson
- 2015 – Doreen Zannis
- 2014 – Cindy Matus Morris
- 2013 – Carolyn Warner
- 2012 – Eddie Basha Jr.
- 2011 – Ruth Solomon, former legislator and educator, and member of governing board of Pima County JTED
- 2010 – Dr. Chuck Essigs, Director of Governmental Relations, AASBO
- 2009 – Charlotte Upham Patterson, Governing Board Member, Chandler Unified School District
- 2008 – Jeretta Douglas, Longtime Governing Board Member, Flowing Wells Unified School District, Tucson
- 2007 – Barbara Robey, 20-year Governing Board Member, Litchfield Elementary School District; Former Director of Governmental Relations, ASBA
History of the Award
The award honors Barbara Robey, who, for more than three decades, was a tireless servant leader and advocate for Arizona public education and the children of our state during director of governmental relations for ASBA and through her long and respected history of public service, both as a school board member and the mayor of Litchfield Park, Ariz. In 2007, Mrs. Robey became the first recipient of the award. She passed away in 2014.
