Nominate an Exceptional School Bus Contractor
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2020 Contractor of the Year award.

SBF is accepting nominations for the 2020 Contractor of the Year award. Seen here center is 2019 recipient Michael Wagner with National School Transportation Association Past President Blake Krapf (left) and SBF Associate Publisher Mark Hollenbeck (right).
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.
SBF is accepting nominations for its annual Contractor of the Year award.
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 is Monday, July 6. Submit a nomination using this form.
For more information, contact Nicole Schlosser at Nicole.Schlosser@bobit.com.
Read about SBF's 2019 Contractor of the Year, Michael Wagner.
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