This award is given on an annual basis to recognize an outstanding TASBO member based on criteria set out below.  The award is presented at the Annual Conference.

The following information summarizes the award nomination procedures. These procedures have been developed to ensure that all members will be evaluated according to their contributions to the Association and to their profession, regardless of the size of their districts or their positions within the districts.

Eligibility 

Nominee is a current active or life TASBO member

Nominee has been an active TASBO member for at least 10 of the last 15 years

Nominee holds a current TASBO certification and has met all continuing education requirements

Nominee has not served on the TASBO Board of Directors for one year prior to the nomination date

Nominee has not been nominated for this award for the two preceding years

Nominee has not won the award previously

Nominee is not running for a position on the TASBO Board 

Nominations 

A nomination for the TASBO Commitment to Excellence Award may be made by each TASBO research Committee, Standing Committee and TASBO Affiliate.  Nomination considerations should be given to those individuals who have served in a leadership capacity in the organization or profession such as:

●   serving as a chair of a committee or affiliate organization;
●   participating in the mentor program as a mentor;
●   serving on the standing certification or governmental relations  committee; or
●   regularly providing certification instruction to members and/or presenting at academies,      workshops, or conferences

A TASBO Commitment to Excellence Award Nomination Questionnaire must be completed by the nominee and returned to TASBO headquarters.

·     The nominee’s resume’ must accompany the Questionnaire.

·     A letter of recommendation from the nominee’s Superintendent or Chief Executive Officer supporting their candidacy must accompany the Nomination Questionnaire.  If the nominee is retired the recommendation may be provided by a former member of the TASBO Board of Directors.

·     All Nomination Questionnaires and letters must be received in TASBO headquarters by November 1 at 5:00 p.m. of the year preceding the Annual Conference when the award will be presented.  Nominations cannot be processed after this date.  All correspondence regarding the nomination should be sent  via registered mail to:

TASBO Commitment to Excellence Award
2538 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704

or by email to the Executive Director of TASBO.  If information is submitted by email, the sender must contact TASBO staff to make certain that the information is received by the deadline stated above.

Selection Process 

Selection of the winner of the TASBO Commitment to Excellence Award is by the TASBO Board of Directors.

Each TASBO Board Member will individually, numerically rank nominees without discussion or conference with any other board members.

The winner will be determined based on the number of points received.  In the event of a tie, the Board of Directors will select a winner prior to the Annual Conference.

Important Dates to Remember 

November 1 is the deadline for nominees to submit their questionnaires and letters to TASBO headquarters.

Presentation of the Commitment to Excellence Award takes place at the Annual Conference.  All nominees will be announced during a General Session.
 

Commitment to Excellence Award Presentation 

All nominees for the TASBO Commitment to Excellence Award will receive a plaque.  The award winner will receive a crystal award.  A $150 donation to the TASBO Scholarship Fund in the name of the winner will be paid for by the association and the winner’s name will be placed on the scholarship donation plaque at TASBO headquarters.  Press releases of the winner will be sent to appropriate media outlets. 

Andersen, David 2006

Ashorn, Olan 1992

Bernstein, Gilbert 1998, Winner 2002

Bond, Neil - Winner 1992

Brashears, Gerald 1995, 1994

Brasher, Phillip 2006

Brown, Larry 2002

Butler, Artie 2002, 2003

Canby, Tom - Winner 2000

Carlisle, Jim 1995, 1994, 2001, 2004, 2006

Cunningham, Tom 1999

Dailey, Balis 1998

Deckert, Martha 1997

Diaz, Lupe  2001, 2002

Ford, Tim 1999, 2003, 2005

Foxx, Jim  2004, 2005

Franklin, Kenny 1999

Fuller, Bill - Winner 1993

Garcia, Rebecca 2004

Garrett, Melinda 1995, 1999

Garza, Amador - Winner 2004

Gerth, Ronald 1996, 1997

Gilliam, Cindy 1994

Glover, Joe 2002, 2005, 2006

Glover, Paul 1992

Godwin, William 1996

Griffin, Mike - Winner 2001

Hayes, Joe A. 2000

Hobson, George 2006

Hunnicutt, Bob 1994, 2003, 2004

Hyatt, Mark - Winner 2006

Hynds, Don 1994

Jarrell, Sarah 2002, 2004

Jolly, Mike - Winner 1996

Johnson, Jim - Winner 1999

Jones, Don  2000

Judah, Marvin 1997, 2003

Kaplan, Henry 2001

Kerbow, Gary 2007

King, Alan 2005

King, Paul 2007

Knight, Becky 2002

Krumnow, Larry 1999, 2000

Laurel, Kathleen 2007

Lieck, Linda 1997

Lomax, John Bill 1995

Lowery, Cheryl 1998

Lyssy, Lillian 1992

Marshall, Don 2004, 2005

Martin, Art 2002

Moore, Gerrell 2005

Murray, Danette 2007

Norwood, Frank 2003

Opperman, Fred H. 1996, Winner 1997

Paul, Pete, 1993,1994

Piscacek, John 2002

Plain, Jim 1997

Rambo, Dr. Jack, 1996

Reddin, Les 2007

Richardson, Terri 1993

Ridens, Carol 2002

Robinson, Judyann 2007

Roesler, Debra 2003

Rogers, Michael 2007

Russell, Sam 2003

Schauman, Laura 2007

Selby, Gwen - Winner 1994

Simmons, David 2007

Smith, Alan 2001

Speigel, Lou 2002, 2007

Sturm, Leonard 2000

Tarro, Bill 2005, 2006

Tate, Kimi 2007

Thomas, P.D. 2005, 2007

Tiffin, David 2006

Torres, George 2006

Van De Riet, Bob 1996,1997, Winner 2005

Van Dever, John 1995

Vrazel, Brenda 2001

Waits, Mel 1994

Walker, Joe 1995,1996, 2006

Wallace, Beth 2005, 2007

Webb, David 1993, Winner 2003

Werth, Raymond 1992

Williams, Gary 1999

Wilson, Ron 2005

Witte, Joddie 1993,1997

Woods, Tommy 1992

Young, Marilyn  1996, 2004, Winner 2007