National School Board Member
Recognition Program Criteria


Each year the National School Boards Association will recognize up to 10 individuals or 1 percent of board members in a given state, whichever is less. Only nominees submitted by their state school board association will be considered for recognition. Names must be received by NSBA no later than December 31. School board members who are honored will be awarded NSBA's distinguished service certificate and pin.

NSBA's criteria for selection is as follows:

  • School board members nominated shall be certified by their respective state school boards association as having met or exceeded eligibility criteria established by that state association.
  • School board members nominated shall have made a significant contribution to the advancement of education as evidenced by their leadership at and beyond the local level.
  • School board members nominated shall have had regular attendance at regional, state and national conferences. Regular attendance at the national level shall be defined as attendance at a minimum of three NSBA-sponsored workshops/conferences over a four-year period.

Following is the list of selection criteria approved by the TSBA Board of Directors:

  1. School board members nominated shall have had regular attendance at regional, state and national conferences. Regular attendance at the national level shall be defined as attendance at a minimum of three NSBA-sponsored workshops/conferences over a four-year period.
  2. Must have achieved at least Level III of the TSBA Boardsmanship Program.
  3. If more than 10 board members meet requirements of number 1 & 2, then the 10 with the highest boardsmanship level will be nominated.
  4. If there are still more than 10 qualified board members, then the 10 with the highest boardsmanship points will be nominated.

For more information, please contact Dr. Tammy Grissom at (800) 448-6465, ext. 3901 or e-mail.

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