AESA bestows four national awards to outstanding candidates for their contributions to ESAs at the regional, state, and/or national level. The AESA executive council makes the award selections each year from the outstanding nominations.

The Justus A. Prentice Award acknowledges contributions through executive leadership in the advancement of regional educational service agency programs at the regional, state, and national levels.

The Walter G. Turner Award recognizes contributions in the advancement of regional educational programs at the regional, state, and/or national levels.

The E. Robert Stephens Award acknowledges contributions that advance understanding of regional educational agencies through research, writing, and/or publications at the regional, state and national levels.

The Brian L. Talbott Award acknowledges an individual or agency for contribution in the area of technological innovation and support to local districts and educational service agencies.

National Award Winners

AESA also bestows Congressional Service Awards to recognize members of Congress for meritorious support of federal education legislation and Educational Service Agencies.

Congressional Service Award Winners