ASBA Advocacy Awards
Recognizing outstanding school board members and advocates who go above and beyond in supporting public education and the ASBA Political Agenda.
Overview of Advocacy Awards
ASBA presents two major awards to honor individuals for their exceptional contributions to advocating for public education. The Advocate of the Year Award recognizes those who excel in grassroots advocacy, while the Pillar Award for Advocacy honors school board members for their service in the advocacy arena beyond regular board duties.
Two Key Advocacy Awards
Advocate of the Year Award
This award is presented annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to advocating for public education. It recognizes those who have made significant efforts to advance ASBA’s Political Agenda and K-12 education across Arizona.
Eligibility:
- Open to members who exhibit exemplary dedication to grassroots education advocacy.
- Commitment to Public Education: Advocates for policies and initiatives that benefit Arizona’s K-12 public education system.
- Grassroots Advocacy: Engages in efforts to influence public opinion and policy related to public education.
- Advancing the ASBA Political Agenda: Contributes to the development and promotion of ASBA’s Political Agenda.
Presented at the ASBA Annual Law Conference.
Pillar Award for Advocacy
The Pillar Award recognizes school board members who have gone above and beyond their regular board duties to advocate for public education. This award uses a points system, with board members earning points based on their advocacy activities.
Eligibility:
- Members must accumulate 125 points based on their advocacy efforts to qualify.
Presented at the ASBA-ASA Annual Conference.
Questions?
For any questions regarding the ASBA Advocacy Awards, please contact:
Lupe Castro, Governmental Relations Associate
Email: lcastro@azsba.org