NAESP awards honor exemplary principals and schools. NAESP awards also help principals celebrate the work of outstanding students.

For Principals and Schools

National Distinguished Principals Program (NDP): This prestigious program honors elementary and middle level principals as outstanding school leaders.

Blue Ribbon Schools (BRS): This celebrated program honors exemplary public and private K-12 schools.

For Students

American Citizenship Award: Exclusively for students, this award helps principals recognize the outstanding contributions of young people.

ASCA Honor Student Council Excellence Award: This time-honored award recognizes student councils for excellence in leadership, citizenship, and community service.

DREAM! REACH! SUCCEED! Awards Program: This national award program enables principals to recognize and honor students who model the "Eight Conditions that Make a Difference"—based on students' effort, citizenship, and success at school, home, and in their communities.

National Elementary Honor Society: This national award program recognizes students in Grades 4-6 for academic excellence.

President's Education Awards Program (PEAP): This popular program helps principals celebrate students who have achieved high academic goals through their hard work and dedication to learning.

For Superintendents

Leadership for Learning Award
This award is a perfect way to recognize and honor the significant support of your district superintendent.