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2026 SBF Contractor of the Year Award Nomination Form

2026 SBF Contractor of the Year Nomination Form

2026 SBF Contractor of the Year
Know a school bus contractor who is a shining example of efficiency, safety, and knowledge? Someone who is inspiring, innovative, and dedicated to the reliable transportation of students? Tell us about them! The deadline for 2026 nominations is March 30, 2026.

School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year award recognizes individual leaders who have made remarkable contributions to the pupil transportation industry through their own companies or involvement in industry associations. It represents those who go above and beyond and define the best of the best.

Tips for Nominations
•    Self-nominations are eligible. 
•    Multiple nominations for the same person are allowed, but quantity will have no bearing on the decision. The selection process assesses the individual strength and story of each nominee. We prefer one comprehensive submission! 
•    Start early and take your time filling out the nomination form. Present a compelling narrative about the nominee. 
•    Only individuals who have not previously won SBF’s Contractor of the Year will be considered.
•    The evaluation and selection process will happen in April 2026; a SBF editor will notify both the nominator and winner by the middle of the month.

Tips for a Winning Nomination/What We’re Looking For
•    Highlight measurable successes – Share examples of barriers overcome and results of wins the nominee championed in technology implementation, process improvements, efficiency gains, or cost savings.
•    Tell their leadership story – Beyond personality traits (although we want to know those, too!), describe their leadership style, how they partner with others, inspire their teams, and go above and beyond. Include testimonials from district partners, peers, or colleagues if you can.
•    Include attachments – Photos, documentation, and letters of recommendation are not required but do strengthen nomination quality. Share news stories where they’ve been featured if you have them. 
•    Provide a full career narrative – Share their journey, company history, and growth in the industry that led them to where they are now.
•    Showcase community and industry impact – Tell us about leadership positions in any associations, conferences, boards, committees, clubs, or regional groups they participate in.
•    Be detailed and be specific. The more you can share, the better!
1. Nominee Information *This question is required.
2. Are you nominating yourself? *This question is required.
Is nominee aware of this submission?
Your Information (if nominating someone else) *This question is required.
Years
Years
5. Has nominee previously won any award similar to the SBF Contractor of the Year?
7. Do you have other materials (presentations, photos, links, or other awards or recognitions) that illustrate the applicant's or nominee's accomplishments? If you have more than one file to upload, or the size is greater than 2 MB (presentations, photos, links, or other awards or recognitions), email them to amanda.huggett@bobit.com, put "SBF Contractor of the Year Docs" in the subject line, and they’ll be included as supporting documentation for the judges to review.

Please keep in mind that some email providers have limits on file size that can be sent, so if you have a large file, please send it in parts, and include both your name and the applicant's name in the cover email for each file you send.
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