Eligibility
The AASA Women in School Leadership Award program is designed to recognize the exceptional leadership of active,
front-line female leaders who are making a difference in the lives of students every day. Three awards are available:
The Superintendent Award – awarded to any female superintendent.
The Central Office/Principal Award – awarded to any female central office or building level leader.
Equivalent job titles may include: assistant superintendent, central office administrator, school based
principal/assistant principal.
The School Driven Leadership Award – awarded to any female non superintendent/principal in a leadership role. Equivalent job titles may include: Guidance Chair, Supervisor etc.
Selection Criteria
Each candidate is judged on the following criteria:
• Leadership for Learning – creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in her school or district.
• Communication – strength in both personal and organizational communication.
• Professionalism – constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing motivation to
others on the education team.
• Community Involvement – active participation in local community activities and an understanding of regional,
national, and international issues.
Application and Procedure
- Applications must be submitted online at http://womensleadership.aasa.org/
- Completed applications must be received online at AASA by October 12, 2018
- Finalists are announced November 19, 2018
- Winners announced February 15, 2019
Selection Process
- A panel of distinguished leaders in education will select two finalists in each category for the AASA Women in
School Leadership Awards.
- The decision will be based on the applications submitted online and supporting
documents.
- The judges will virtually interview the four finalists.
- Winners are announced at the AASA National Conference on Education.
Recognition
- Each award recipient will receive $1,000 and a plaque.
- Each award recipient will receive travel and lodging for the AASA National Conference on
Education.
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