Support Minnesota’s Top School Leaders

Each year, MASA celebrates excellence in educational leadership through two of our most distinguished honors — the Distinguished Service Award and the Outstanding Central Office Administrator Awards.

We invite your organization to join us as a sponsor for one or both of these prestigious awards, presented at the MASA Spring Conference.

Please note: Sponsorship of these awards is available exclusively to Business Partners at the Key Level or higher.

Award Sponsorship Benefits

• Recognition on award webpages, marketing materials, and news releases

• Visibility to 1,000+ MASA members through multiple emails and e-newsletters

• Estimated 7,500+ social media views across award promotions

• Logo displayed on conference slides and in the digital guide

• Exposure to nearly 300 conference attendees

• Opportunity to introduce the award recipient during the ceremony

• Recognition on the award plaque

• First Right of Refusal: Award sponsors receive priority renewal for their sponsorship the following year before opportunities are opened to other business partners.

One-Time Sponsorship Package

Total Cost for 2025–26: $3,250
(Includes Key Level partnership upgrade + award sponsorship fee)

Breakdown:

• Award Sponsorship Fee: $2,500

• Partnership Upgrade Discount: $750 (½-year rate to meet program eligibility)
  → Approximately a 15% discount compared to the standard $5,500 cost for Key Level + sponsorship!

Available Awards to Sponsor

Distinguished Service Award

Sponsorship Fee: $2,500

Honors an individual with a positive history and statewide impact on Minnesota public education — a leader known for going above and beyond to improve schools and communities.

Outstanding Central Office Administrator Awards

Sponsorship Fee: $2,500 per award — or bundle both awards for a 10% discount!

Recognizes two non-superintendent MASA members (one from Greater Minnesota and one from the Metro Area) who demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and innovation in district administration.

Reserve Your Award Sponsorship Today!

Award promotions begin November 13!

Sponsors who confirm early will receive the full visibility package, including recognition in all nomination and announcement communications.

Current Award Sponsors for 2025-26

We’re proud to recognize the following partners who have already committed their support for this year’s awards.

Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Award

Sponsored by ATSR

Polaris Leadership Award

Sponsored by Ehlers, Inc.

Kay E. Jacobs Award

Sponsored by PTMA Financial Solutions (formerly PMA Financial Network)

Richard Green Scholar Award

Sponsored by Cuningham