ASBO New York Unveils Exciting Changes and Additions to Annual Awards Program

To recognize the outstanding achievements of its members, ASBO New York annually presents a diverse range of awards and scholarships. It has been a decade since fresh accolades were introduced for ASBO New York members. In collaboration with our Membership Committee and Board of Directors, the ASBO New York team is thrilled to unveil the incorporation of two new awards, complemented by an upgraded awards submission process. Alongside these innovations, ASBO New York has also preserved several enduring awards, ensuring a continued celebration of excellence.

As part of this initiative, two awards have been retired. The Superintendent of the Year and School Board Member of the Year awards have been phased out to direct more attention toward our deserving school business officials. We extend our congratulations to the previous winners of these two awards and express our gratitude for their tireless dedication to students and education. Click here to see past award recipients.

Being introduced are the Trailblazer Innovation Award and Collaborative Excellence Award. The Trailblazer Award recognizes a transformative initiative by a school business official, celebrating innovative solutions and practices that have significantly enhanced the effectiveness and overall progress of education, learning, or financial management. The Collaborative Excellence Award applauds the collective achievements of the entire business office team and is awarded to the entire business office.

Another notable change is in the criteria for the Joan Colvin Starfish Award. Previously bestowed upon a member who published an article in the ASBO New York Reporter Magazine, the award is now a student impact award, aligning more closely with Dr. Colvin's starfish story about making a difference in an individual student’s life.

A final exciting change is to the George A. Perry Volunteer Service Award. Formerly decided by the awards committee through voting, the award will now be nominated and selected by the ASBO New York staff, who closely collaborate with volunteers throughout the year and have the best insight into those members who have gone above and beyond.

As part of our assessment of the awards and scholarships offerings, we have made improvements to the submission process, facilitating the nomination of your peers and colleagues. Recognizing the busy schedules of everyone in their roles, we have streamlined the process by introducing online submission forms and eliminating unnecessary essay requirements wherever possible.