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Nominations for the ninth annual award close August 1!
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Every day, school bus drivers on special needs routes go above and beyond to keep riders safe, supported, and seen. Now it’s time to recognize them.
School Bus Fleet has partnered with AMF-Bruns of America for the annual National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year Award.
Now in its ninth year, this prestigious awards program honors special-needs school bus drivers who go beyond the call of duty and have distinguished themselves through special accomplishments, meritorious and heroic acts, and innovations to improve their jobs.
“Trained drivers play a critical role in safely transporting wheelchair and occupant passengers with special needs,” Maritza Valentin and Jeff Allgire, national account managers at AMF-Bruns of America said. “AMF-Bruns extends appreciation to school bus special-needs drivers for their service.”
If you know a driver who goes above and beyond, nominate them today at amfbrunsamerica.com/support/awards/.
Nominations are due by August 1, 2026.
Psst, looking for an award for general-ed route drivers? Check out the School Bus Driver Hero nomination form here.
The award honors the exemplary accomplishments of school bus drivers who transport students with disabilities.
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