Awards Program

Each year, SCSBA honors board members, superintendents and community leaders who contribute to the success of their school districts. For more information, contact Becky Bean.

Legislative Advocacy Award
School board members are among the most effective advocates for legislation and policy that support public education. This award recognizes school board that have developed and implemented model legislative advocacy programs. See the attached description and nomination form as well as sample nominations of past winners.
- 2020 Legislative Advocacy Award timelines/description, nomination/criteria form (.doc)
- Sample nomination: School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (.pdf)
- Sample nomination: Fort Mill School District (.pdf)
Champions for Public Education Award
Strong community partnerships are vital to the success of public schools. The Champions for Public Education Award recognizes community residents, organizations or local businesses whose support of and contributions to public education have significantly benefited an entire school district. See the attached nomination form as well as sample nominations of past winners.
- 2021 Champions for Education Award timelines/description, nomination/criteria form (.doc)
- Sample nomination: Berkeley County (.pdf)
- Sample nomination: Aiken County (.pdf)
- Sample nomination: Anderson 4 (.pdf)
- Champions for Public Education recipients by year (.pdf)
Service Awards
School Board Recognition Month