Created in 2015, this award was created to recognize board members who have demonstrated significant and outstanding leadership, commitment, and contribution to public education that has had an impact on their region and the Commonwealth, and who have shown active involvement in local, state, and federal advocacy on behalf of their division, VSBA, and public education. The award will be presented at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.

<strong style="font-size: 14px; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;">Past Recipients</strong>

2022- Janet Turner-Giles, Nelson County

2021- David Woodard, Tazewell County
2020- Juandiego Wade, Charlottesville City
2019- Beth Hardy, Goochland County
2018- Janie Strauss, Fairfax County
2017- Sanford Williams, Manassas City
2016- Steve Koleszar, Albemarle County
2015- Rodney Jordan, Norfolk City