The New Jersey School Boards Association is accepting nominations for its first Equity in Education Leadership Awards.

The awards recognize and celebrate individuals, schools, or districts that have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing equity in education.

The award winners will be recognized at NJSBA’s inaugural Equity Expo on April 11, 2025, at Mercer County Community College. This conference will highlight innovative practices, programs and leadership efforts that foster inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students.

If you know of a district, school, or individual that is creating equitable change in education, nominate them for this award. Nominations must be received by Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. All nominations will be considered. For questions regarding this program, please contact Michael Kvidahl, associate director of marketing at the NJSBA, via email.

Register for the Equity Expo

The Equity Expo is a full day program, held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The member fee for this program is $119 and offers three Board Member Academy credits. Your school business administrator must register you for this program.

Other Opportunities to Participate in NJSBA’s Equity Expo

Present An Equity Session District leaders, nonprofit organizations and student presenters are invited to share their knowledge by presenting an engaging, 40-minute breakout session that incorporates equity-related topics, provides practical solutions and offers strategies and resources that districts can adopt. All submissions must be received by Feb. 3, 2025, to be considered. The session application form can be found here.

Share Your District’s Equity Initiatives The Equity Showcase will consist of interactive stations for attendees to explore and connect with content experts. Attendees will be encouraged to visit each station during session breaks and the lunch hour. Districts, nonprofit organizations and students are invited to highlight their equity initiatives, discuss their vision and ideas and share their successes with attendees. All submissions must be received by Feb. 3, 2025, to be considered. The Equity Showcase application form can be found here.