The Awards Committee oversees the Transportation Specialist Awards which were established in 1992. The award honors those individuals who work on the front lines in the school bus industry, school bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and safety directors who have dedicated their lives and careers to going above and beyond to ensure the safety of their passengers.
Nomination forms for the Transportation Specialist are available.
The Holly Hoglund Klein MSBOA Grant was established in 2015 following the tragic death of Holly in a car accident. The grant honors Holly's mission to lift up and empower women who are involved in school transportation. The application is available here.
The Committee also oversees the Jim DeVeau Award. Established in 2007, the Jim DeVeau Award honors those individulas who, like Jim, have worked to shape the MSBOA and the school bus industry as a whole with their tireless efforts.
Past Winners of the Jim DeVeau Award include:
Shari Danzeisen 2019
Rudy Lundahl 2018
Pat Regan 2017
Doug Grisim 2016
Tom Hey 2015
John Benjamin 2014
Ken and Tami Spanier, 2013
Bruce Dischinger, 2012
Lyle Hicks, 2011
Wayne & Lisa Hoglund, 2010
Larry Bakken, 2009
Tom Merrill, 2008
Roger Millner, 2007
The Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2006. It recognizes excellence in school bus transportation. Anyone may nominate a contractor for the award. The criteria are published here.
Past Winners of the Lifetime Acheivement Award include:
Rick and Bev Arvidson 2019
Rick Thielen 2018
Danny Schmitt, 2017
Judy Koch, 2016
Mike Krois, 2015
Chuck Hey, 2014
Chuck Peterson, Jr., 2013
Betty Jeanne Trobec, 2012
Dick Plahn, 2011
Fred Lenz, 2010
Don Hoffman, 2009
Bill Regan, 2008
Marv Hey, 2007
Betty Barthel, 2006