The awards were presented during the association's 69th annual convention on Oct. 20 at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, N.Y.
The family-owned school and charter bus contracting company has been in business for nearly 70 years.
Kowalczewski, who joined Student Transportation of America in 2009, most recently served as COO of the company's North American operations.
The school transportation provider is sending Safety Dog on the road to promote school bus safety during the 2023-24 academic year.
The company, which won a contract from Howard County Public School System earlier this year, had to cancel bus routes as it continues to put drivers at the wheel.
David Leak, a DSS driver in Arizona, received the Congressman Juan Ciscomani American Dream Inspirational Educator Award.
If negotiations fail between the union and school bus contractors, a strike could affect 80,000 students in the five boroughs.
"I leave my role as president fully confident that Dan, Patrick Dean (President-Elect), and the organization can see our newest initiative – the “Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act,” through to completion. I will continue my work as an Advocacy Team member, much wiser for the lessons learned as NSTA President."
The school transportation provider continues toward its goal of transitioning 30,000 school buses to electric by 2035.
Members of the National Express School maintenance team prepared for school's kickoff with training sessions to advance their expertise in numerous topics.
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