This honor is presented to a board of county commissioners that has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in positively impacting student achievement within the school district.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nomination by the local school board
- A demonstrated focus on the community’s schools through collaboration with the school board, local agencies, and community groups
Nomination Specifications
- A completed entry form which includes a summary statement
- A 500-word maximum narrative which details how the leadership of the county commissioners positively impacted student achievement within the district. Narrative responses should include specific decisions or actions that were taken along with a clear connection to the outcomes.
- Completed County Commissioners of the Year Endorsement Form
- Digital photo of nominee sent as .png or .jpeg file, 300 dpi minimum
Optional Backup Materials
The judges will focus primarily on response to the narrative; however, backup materials to support the nomination are welcome (news articles, promotional handouts, letters of support, etc.).
Submission Deadline
All items listed under the Nomination Specifications must be received by NCSBA on or before October 1, 2025.
The submission period for this award has closed. Contact Ben Christoph with questions.
