Read 'How to Create a Safe Social Space in School Transportation' Here
School Bus Fleet Announced as 2024 Eddie Award Finalist
Eddie Award finalists are recognized for their excellence in editorial content and design across print and digital media.

School Bus Fleet's 'How to Create a Safe Social Space in School Transportation highlights the importance of creating a safe and supportive atmosphere during students' journeys to and from school.
Photo: Eddie and Ozzie Awards
School Bus Fleet has been named a finalist for the 2024 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards in the B2B Travel/Transportation Single Article category.
The article named that received the accolade is 'How to Create a Safe Social Space in School Transportation', written by Senior Editor Christy Grimes.
It highlights the importance of creating a safe and supportive atmosphere during students' journeys to and from school. This begins with ensuring pupil transportation employees have a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The piece recognizes the school bus as a unique social space where students interact and form relationships, and it emphasizes the impact this environment can have on their overall well-being and educational experience.
What Are the Eddie & Ozzie Awards?
The Eddie & Ozzie Awards recognize excellence in print and digital editorial content and design for magazines and websites ranging from consumer, custom and regional, B2B, and association publications.
The Eddies honor editorial content, while the Ozzies highlight design.
The award winners will be revealed on October 22 at the 2024 Eddie & Ozzie Awards Gala at City Winery in New York.
Bobit is also proud to highlight three other pieces that were named as finalists this year:
Automotive Fleet - Eddies > Column / Blog > B2B > Travel / Transportation: What the Industry Got Wrong on EVs
Salon Today - Eddies > Supplemental, Annual or One Shot > B2B: 2023 SALONS OF THE YEAR: Design Destinations
Salon Today - Ozzies > Supplemental, Annual or One Shot: 2023 SALONS OF THE YEAR: Design Destinations
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