ANNOUNCING THE 2026 NASS
EXCELLENCE AWARD CATEGORY WINNERS
Communication & Engagement
Being the Chief Communicator and Involving the Community
Finesse & Agility
Understanding and Managing Responses to Differing Needs, Expectations and Viewpoints
Innovative Initiative
Pioneering Strategies Focused on Success for All
Safety & Security
Safeguarding Students and Staff
Technology & AI
Using Today’s Tools to Drive Effective District Management and Maximize Student Success
Power Leadership >2500
Demonstrating Overall Leadership Excellence in a District of More Than 2,500 Students
Power Leadership <2500
Demonstrating Overall Leadership Excellence in a District of Less Than 2,500 Students
Robin Cochran, Springfield, KY
Thomas Scarice, Westport, CT
Alice Barfield, Moore Haven, FL
Alice Barfield, Moore Haven, FL
Jonathan Cooper, Mason, OH
Michael Volpe, Hillsborough, NJ
Michael Dadey, Johnstown, PA
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NASS NOW OPEN TO ASPIRING SUPERINTENDENTS
NASS was originally launched in 2009 to serve the position's unique needs and challenges by leveraging its most powerful and reliable source of support, networking with other superintendents. Until now, membership was limited to sitting and retired school district superintendents, but that changed as of February 16, 2024.
While NASS remains wholly committed to exclusively serving school district superintendents, membership is now open to educators aspiring to become superintendents.
Today more than ever, the demands of the superintendency and the increasing mobility of sitting superintendents underscores the need for superintendent candidates fully prepared for the position.
We encourage prospective superintendent candidates to join us today! The many resources include invaluable tips for that first employment contract that should not be missed!