Other School Bus Fleet award opportunities:
- Trailblazers (closes Dec. 14, 2026)
- Contractor of the Year (closes March 15)
- Photo of the Year (open through May)
2027 School Bus Fleet Administrator of the Year: Nominations Now Open
Know a state or district-level transportation director who inspires others, leads by example, and goes above and beyond? Tell us about them for their chance to be recognized in this School Bus Fleet award!
November 9, 2026
Share the outstanding transportation directors you know with us by Jan. 8 to be considered for School Bus Fleet's 2027 Administrator of the Year!
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School Bus Fleet
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School transportation is full of quiet, everyday heroes making significant positive changes in their communities and for the school bus industry. The supervisor who champions her team, supports their development, implements meaningful recognition programs. The director who spots something his department can do better to serve students and families and pursues new programs, partnerships, and technologies that drive change.
If you know someone who fits this criteria and is a shining example of leadership, dedication, and professional excellence, we want to hear their stories. Share their contributions to pupil transportation through innovative ideas and positive impact by nominating them for School Bus Fleet's Administrator of the Year award.
What Does the Winner Get?
The selected 2027 Administrator of the Year will be profiled in School Bus Fleet’s April/May 2027 magazine with a photo on the cover, and on schoolbusfleet.com. They'll also be invited to be a guest on an episode of The Route.
They will also be offered an all-expense paid 3-day, 2-night trip to attend School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX), from Sept. 27-29, 2026, at the Scottsdale Resort in Arizona, where they will be celebrated, presented with a trophy at the awards ceremony, and have the opportunity to address a crowd of their peers.
Administrator of the Year Winner History
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School Bus Fleet has been recognizing the incredible work of school transportation professionals through the Administrator of the Year Award since 1974. Get inspired by reading about the recipients from the last five years:
- 2026: Kathy Calkins
- 2025: Kimberly Jones
- 2024: Liz Thies
- 2023: Karim Johnson
- 2022: Joshua Hinerman
How to Nominate
To submit a nomination and learn more about what we're looking for, fill out the form online HERE.
Questions? For more information, contact Amanda Huggett at amanda.huggett@bobit.com.
Administrator of the Year nomination deadline: January 8, 2027.
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