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AASBO GOLD & SILVER AWARDS

BY ERIK HACKENSCHMIDT
AASBO Member Awards Program

Erik Hackenschmidt
The Gold and Silver Awards celebrate the Award Criteria Each award is determined by a
exceptional dedication and hard work of our point-based threshold:
AASBO members, whose contributions are vital • Gold Award: 120+ points (Receives a shirt and
to the organization’s success. These individuals plaque/hanger)
demonstrate an unwavering commitment to • Silver Award: 80–119 points (Receives a
excellence, not only in their personal growth plaque/hanger)
but also in advancing the mission of all school • Certificate: 60–79 points (Receives a
business officials. Their active involvement certificate)
and engagement within AASBO serve as an
inspiring example for others. These awards These awards are self-reported, tallied, and
reflect a significant milestone in their increasing submitted by the end of May each year. As
commitment to our organization’s goals. School Business Officials, we often overlook the
significant impact of our daily contributions. This
The AASBO Board of Directors and staff deeply recognition program provides a meaningful way
appreciate the outstanding contributions of these to celebrate and honor your efforts. Financing Potential
award recipients. Thank you for all that you do to We would also like to recognize the recent winners
strengthen our organization. of the AASBO Annual Member Awards.

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Sahuarita Unified School District Paradise Valley Unified School District Sigler Megan Burke Bob Casillas Grant Hamill
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