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Nominations for the ninth annual award close August 1!
AMF Bruns/School Bus Fleet
AMF-Bruns of America has partnered with School Bus Fleet for its 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.
The award honors the exemplary accomplishments of school bus drivers who transport students with disabilities.
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