Annual Awards

Each year,  STAI awards deserving nominees awards at our annual conference. A description of each award is listed below. To nominate a person for an award, click on the appropriate Nomination Form to download the form.  Email the completed form to Dr. Terry Tippin at [email protected] by May 1, 2024.

Nomination Forms

Richard Pea Nomination Form.pdf   

Outstanding Service in Pupil Transportation Award Nomination Form.pdf   

Above and Beyond Nomination Form.pdf  

Retiree Nomination Form.pdf 

 

Outstanding Service in Pupil Transportation Award

This award recognizes individual(s) who have contributed outstanding service within their school district, community, or school transportation industry as a whole.  Nominations are open to anyone who works within the school bus transportation industry:  bus drivers, aides/monitors, trainers, technicians, directors, etc.

 Above and Beyond Award

This award is presented to an individual or team who has exhibited extraordinary dedication and devotion in transporting people with special needs.

Richard Pea Award

This award recognizes individuals who have contributed outstanding service within the State of Indiana and be a member of STAI.  The award winner will be selected on the following criteria:

  • A service to the school corporation in one or more of the following:
    • Driver’s training
    • Safety programs
    • Planning routes
    • Field trips
    • Purchase of equipment
    • Maintenance of equipment
    • Operation of equipment
    • Service to the State
    • Contributions to the School Transportation Association of Indiana

 

Any questions regarding the awards can be directed to Dr. Terry Tippin ([email protected]) or
Nick Meyerrose (
[email protected])