Women in School Leadership Awards
The Women in School Leadership awards recognize female educators whose talent, creativity and vision are exemplary.
Two awards are presented annually at the AASA National Conference on Education.
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.
Two awards are available:
The Superintendent Award: Awarded to any female superintendent who's been in the superintendent position for two years or more.
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.
Each State Superintendent of the Year 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.
Nominations:
Nominations must be completed online by September 6, 2024.
Applications:
Applications must be submitted online by October 4, 2024.
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 and winners will be announced at the AASA National Conference on Education.
Each award recipient will receive $1,000 and a plaque.
Each award finalist will receive complimentary registration to the AASA National Conference on Education.
- September 6, 2024: Deadline for nominations
- October 4, 2024: Deadline for applications
- November 15, 2024: Finalists are announced
- March 6-8, 2025: Winners are announced on stage at the AASA National Conference on Education
Congratulations to the
2024 Women in School Leadership Award Winners
Winner in the Superintendent Category:
Deborah Wortham, superintendent, Roosevelt Union Free School District (N.Y.)
Dr. Deborah L. Wortham is an educator, Best-selling co-author, elder, professor, and nationally recognized lecture circuit presenter.
Winner in the Central Office/Principal Category:
Romy DeCristofaro, assistant superintendent of student services, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 (Ill.)
A professional educator for more than 20 years and a strong advocate for inclusive education, Romy currently oversees special education, multilingual programs, health services, early childhood programs and services for students experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness.
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