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School Bus Fleet Awards & Research Hub

School Bus Fleet

Awards & Research Hub

Welcome to the School Bus Fleet Awards & Research Hub, where we highlight the best of the best and give you a voice in shaping the future of student transportation. Here you’ll find our annual awards, reader surveys, exclusive research studies, and even opportunities from across the Bobit Business Media family of brands. Whether you’re looking to celebrate excellence, share your insights, or tap into valuable industry data, this is the place to start! We'll keep this page updated with all of the latest opportunities, so be sure to bookmark it and come back often!

 

School Bus Fleet Awards

Celebrate excellence in student transportation all year long!

Always open

Photo of the Year Contest

Share your best school bus shots — from close-ups to creative perspectives. Three winners receive a $50 e‑gift card and publication online and in print.

  • Up to 3 original, high‑resolution JPG or PNG entries per person.
  • Entries may be published by School Bus Fleet.

Always open

Contractor of the Year

Nominate a private school bus contractor who exemplifies efficiency, safety, and innovation in student transportation. Winners are featured in print, online, and The Route podcast.

Open now

School Bus Driver Hero Award

Celebrate heroic drivers who go above and beyond to keep students safe. Eligible nominees include district and contractor drivers with at least one year of service. Sponsored by AngelTrax.

Open now

Administrator of the Year

Recognizing school district administrators who lead with innovation, efficiency, and community involvement. Winners are featured across School Bus Fleet platforms and at SBFX.

Open now

Trailblazers

Highlighting under‑40 leaders driving innovation and safety in student transportation. Recognizes contractors, administrators, mechanics, and more.

Open now

Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year

Honors special-needs school bus drivers who go beyond the call of duty through special accomplishments, meritorious and heroic acts. Hosted by AMF Bruns of America.

 

School Bus Fleet Research

Add your voice to our upcoming surveys

Opens in fall 2026

Special Needs Survey

Help benchmark staffing, training, equipment, and policy approaches for special needs transportation programs.

Closed for 2026

Maintenance Survey

Share preventive strategies, technician staffing, and parts challenges to map the state of shop operations.

Now open

Contractor Survey

Contractors, tell us about contract models, staffing, safety programs, and growth plans in your region.

Opens soon

School District Fleet Survey

District leaders, help us track fleet size, age, fuel mix, budgets, safety technology, and route planning trends.

 

From our Sister Brands

Select awards and research opportunities curated for School Bus Fleet readers

Coming soon

Opportunities from METRO and Government Fleet

We are curating links to enter awards and participate in studies from our sister brands. Check back soon.