Award Programs

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Congratulations to our 2019-2020 award winners!
Our Assistant Principal of the year is Ms. Rebekah Floryance from CEC in Albuquerque Public Schools!
Our Principal of the Year is James Schapekahm from Onate High School!
NASSP National Principal of the Year Program
The NASSP National Principal of the Year program recognizes outstanding middle level and high school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession. Selection Process Each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity select one middle level and one high school principal to represent their state. From these state winners, six finalists (three middle level, three high school) are named as contenders for the National Principal of the Year award. The NASSP National Principal of the Year is selected from among the finalists and receive a $5,000 grant. The four finalists receive a $1,500 grant. Recognition NASSP honors all State Principals of the Year at the Principal’s Institute held each year in Washington, DC. The Institute not only salutes the principalship but also provides a forum for honorees to advocate for education and share best practices and expertiseFor more information or questions about the NASSP National Principal of the Year Program, contact recognition@nassp.org
NASSP/Virco National Assistant Principal of the Year ProgramAbout the Program Selection Process The NASSP/Virco National Assistant Principal of the Year is selected from among the finalists, and receives a $5,000 grant. Recognition For more information on the NASSP/Virco National Assistant Principal of the Year Program, contact Leisl Moriarty, (703) 860-7308. |