Awards & Recognition

Nominations Now Open!

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The nomination window remains open until December 31.

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.

Please remember that anyone can nominate for MASA awards. Candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else. Please feel free to share the award nomination information with your staff and community!

The awards nomination window remains open until December 31, and all candidate materials must be received by January 12 to be considered. All award recipients will be announced publicly the week of February 16.


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.

MASA Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is responsible for conducting the nomination process for association officers and annual awards.


Distinguished Service Award

Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award

The Kay E. Jacobs Award is sponsored by PTMA Financial Solutions.

Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Award

The MN Superintendent of the Year Award is sponsored by ATSR.

Outstanding Central Office Administrator Awards

Polaris Leadership Award

The Polaris Leadership Award is sponsored by Ehlers, Inc.

Richard Green Scholar Award

The Richard Green Scholar Award is sponsored by Cuningham.

Regional Administrators of Excellence

Years of Service Recognition