Annually, the AESA's Executive Council invites its members to celebrate and honor the outstanding contributions of their colleagues and peers who have significantly impacted the work of educational service agencies (ESAs) across the nation. These awards recognize individuals, teams, or agencies that exemplify leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing education through ESAs.
Congressional Service Award
The Congressional Service Award recognizes members of the United States Congress or a federal agency for meritorious support of federal education legislation and Educational Service Agencies.
Excellence in Executive Leadership Award
The Excellence in Executive Leadership Award acknowledges contributions through executive leadership in advancing regional educational service agency (ESA) programs at the regional, state, and national levels.
Exemplary Service Award
The Exemplary Service Award honors individuals who have provided outstanding service and volunteerism to AESA and its programs.
Exemplary Service and Innovation For Technological Advancement Award
The Exemplary Service and Innovation For Technological Advancement Award acknowledges an individual or agency for contributions to technological innovation and support to local districts and educational service agencies.
Meritorious Service Award
The Meritorious Service Award stands as a prestigious accolade, celebrating outstanding individuals who have demonstrated unwavering support for education and the work of education service agencies.
Outstanding Achievement in ESA Writing and Research Award
The Outstanding Achievement in ESA Writing and Research Award acknowledges contributions of individuals or agencies that advance understanding of regional educational agencies through research, writing, or publications at the regional, state, and national levels.
Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
The Outstanding Individual Achievement Award recognizes individual contributions to advancing regional educational programs at the regional, state, or national levels.
Women of Inspiration in Leadership Award
The Women of Inspiration in Leadership Award recognizes an extraordinary woman leader who inspires others and has earned the respect of her colleagues as an educational leader and role model. In addition, she empowers, supports, and mentors other women in leadership.