School Board Member of the Year Award
The prestigious Barbara Robey ASBA School Board Member of the Year Award recognizes a school board member who has made outstanding contributions to public education and in alignment with ASBA’s mission.
About the Barbara Robey Award
This award honors Barbara Robey, a servant leader who advocated for Arizona public education for more than three decades. As the director of governmental relations for ASBA, a school board member, and mayor of Litchfield Park, Arizona, she was the first recipient of the award in 2007. Mrs. Robey passed away in 2014, leaving behind a lasting legacy of public service.
How Are Barbara Robey Awards Selected?
Selection Criteria:
ASBA Member District
Nominees must be associated with an ASBA member district.
Nominees must currently serve on the governing board of an ASBA member district.
Each nominee is evaluated on the impact of his or her service to public education initiatives. The outstanding service and contributions performed must have significantly benefitted his or her school district community. Servant leadership is highly valued, and the nominee’s public image and character will be of paramount consideration, as well.
How to Nominate a Board Member
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.)
How to Submit
Nominations must be submitted using the official entry form and received by the deadline.
Process
Selection: The ASBA Board of Directors selects the recipient at its September meeting. The Board of Directors is composed of five executive officers that make up the Executive Committee, and 17 County Directors – one for each county in Arizona, with two for Pima and Maricopa Counties due to their higher populations. The chairs of the ASBA Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus and the ASBA Black Caucus also serve on the board of directors.
Notification: The nominator and selected recipient will be notified Sept.
Award Presentation: The Barbara Robey ASBA School Board Member of the Year Award will be presented on the first day of the ASBA-ASA Annual Conference, which is held in December at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. The recipient, nominee and their guests will be invited.
Honorary 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.
About the Award: The award honors Barbara Robey, who, for more than three decades, was a servant leader and advocate for Arizona public education and the children of our state as 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. For a list of past winners, visit www.azsba.org/awards/lifetime-achievement/.
Questions?
For any questions regarding the Barbara Robey School Board Member of the Year Award, please contact:
Kristi Sisk, Director of Executive Support and Liaison to the ASBA Board of Directors, at ksisk@azsba.org or call 602.254.1100.
Email: ksisk@azsba.org | Phone: 602-254-1100