Award Categories
- Safety & Reliability
Recognizing innovative practices that improve the safety and reliability of student transportation.
- Equity in Education Accessibility
Honoring flexible, scalable transportation solutions that support diverse student populations.
- Top Innovator
Celebrating visionary leadership and the use of cutting-edge technology (including AI) to modernize student transportation.
- Humanitarian
Highlighting the most powerful example of human care and kindness in action—where empathy and service redefine what it means to get students to school.
What Winners Receive
- $2,500 student scholarship (per district) toward collegiate education for McKinney-Vento students and/or students who receive special education services.
- Full conference pass to industry conference of choice (up to $600, subject to approval) in 2027.
- Media spotlight and recognition (in written and/or video format) to be promoted across digital channels via EverDriven and national/local press.
- Custom-engraved crystal trophy recognizing the winner, district, and category.
