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Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2017 Contractor of the Year award — but only for a few more days.

Thomas McMahon
Thomas McMahonExecutive Editor
June 16, 2017
Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

 

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Robert Hach (left) of Sunrise Transportation was named Contractor of the Year in 2016. SBF’s Frank Di Giacomo presented the award.

Do you know an exemplary school bus contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? If so, School Bus Fleet wants to hear from you.

We’re getting ready to select a recipient for our annual Contractor of the Year award, and we’re accepting nominations.

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Each year, we look for candidates who have made significant contributions to pupil transportation through their own companies as well as through industry associations.

The deadline for nominations has been extended to Wednesday, June 21. To submit a nomination, fill out the form below.

SBF will present the Contractor of the Year award at the National School Transportation Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis in July.

Online contact and registration forms from Wufoo.

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