Each year, MASA provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education. We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or a colleague for recognition. Nominate someone who you feel reflects the qualities of a leader who is committed to education and who is an exemplary representative of MASA.
All nomination materials are due to the MASA office by close of business on January 14, 2013
- For the 2013 "Outstanding Central Office Leadership" Nomination Form Click Here
The nominees of this award must be non-superintendent MASA members who are Central Office Administrators exhibiting a willingness to risk, possess strong communication skills, are progressive change agents and who have high expectations for self and others. Two awards will be presented annually, one from greater MN and one from the metro area. This award is presented at the MASA Spring Conference.
- For the 2013 "Distinguished Service Award" Nomination Form Click Here
The nominee of this award will have a positive history/association with MN public education. The recipient will have contributed/participated in activities that improve Minnesota's public education system on a statewide basis and have a reputation as a person that willingly goes the extra mile. This award is presented at the MASA Spring Conference.
- For the 2013 "Richard Green Scholars" Nomination Form Click Here
This award honors the scholarly work and professional development of Minnesota school leaders through the award of an annual recognition for the research, writing and presentation of one paper reflecting the practice of excellent school leadership.
- For the 2013 "Polaris Leadership" Nomination Form Click Here
The nominee of this award must be a current active or associate member of MASA, an exemplary school leader with twenty or more years of administrative experience. This award is presented at the MASA Fall Conference.
- For the 2013 "Kay Jacobs" Nomination Form Click Here
The nominee of this award must be an active or associate female member of MASA, must have demonstrated the attributes of leadership and involvement in MASA and other educational organizations as did Kay E. Jacobs prior to her death, and have ten years or less of central office experience. This award is presented at the Annual Spring Conference.
- For the 2013 "Regional Administrators of Excellence" Nomination Form Click Here
This award honors an administrator annually from each of the nine MASA regions. The nominee must have provided service to MASA through their active participation in a MASA district, regional and state organizational and/or leadership functions and activities, demonstrated active involvement in educational and community affairs , be regarded as a role model by MASA colleagues and be a practicing administrator and a member of MASA.
Nomination deadlines for the "Regional Administrators of Excellence" award vary by each MASA region. Please see below for your region's deadline, or contact your chair.Region 1: Please contact 12-13 Chair STEVE SALLEE for submission deadline TBDRegion 2: Please contact 12-13 Chair JOHN CSELOVSZKI submission deadline TBDRegion 3: Please contact 12-13 Chair RYAN NIELSEN for submission deadline TBDRegion 4: Please contact 12-13 Chair JEREMY KOVASH for submission deadline TBDRegion 5: Please contact 12-13 Chair GEORGE WEBER for submission deadline TBDRegion 6: Please contact 12-13 Chair DARRIN STROSAHL for submission deadline TBDRegion 7 (Northern): Please contact 12-13 Chair ROBERT BELLUZZO submission deadline TBDRegion 7 (Southern): Please contact 12-13 Chair DAVID BOTTEM submission deadline TBDRegion 8: Please contact 12-13 Chair LARRY GUGGISBERG submission deadline TBDRegion 9: Please contact 12-13 Chair DEIRDRE WELLS submission deadline TBD
