Magna Awards

The MAGNA AWARDS 2011 NOMINATION PERIOD OPENS APRIL 1.

THE MAGNA DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15.

Every year the judges tell us the Magna Award nominations are more compelling and creative. It is inspiring to read about the winning programs and to meet the board members who develop them. Their work clearly benefits the students and the communities they serve. Sodexo is proud to support this recognition program that encourages innovative thinking in public education.

-- Lorna Donatone, president, Sodexo School Services

Welcome to American School Board Journal’s Magna Awards sponsored by Sodexo School Services. Over the past 16 years, we’ve featured many excellent examples of school district leadership, and this year is no exception. Again, we found common threads running through many of the winning programs: community, collaboration, and partnership.

Only nominations made online using the online Magna Nomination form by the deadline of October 15 will be considered by the judges.

Want to find out more? Visit our Magna information page today for answers to frequently asked questions.

And don't forget to take a look at our new, searchable Magna Awards Best Practices Database, where you can browse through past Magna winners and other high-scoring programs for innovative best practices, proven and practical solutions, and new ideas. New programs that receive high scores from the Magna judges will be added to the database every year -- maybe yours will be added next year!