Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor
Know a school bus contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year award. The deadline is this Friday.
In 2015, Riley Williams was honored posthumously as SBF’s Contractor of the Year. His daughter Chloe Williams accepted the award on his behalf. Photo courtesy NSTA
In 2015, Riley Williams was honored posthumously as SBF’s Contractor of the Year. His daughter Chloe Williams accepted the award on his behalf. Photo courtesy NSTA
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.
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 Friday, May 27. 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 Greensboro, North Carolina, in July.
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