Behind every school dollar is someone worth celebrating.
From managing district budgets to keeping school finances on track, some of the most important work happens behind the scenes.
It’s time to recognize the people who make it all happen.
Bram Belzberg, CEO, KEV Group
Two awards. Countless heroes.
K-12 District Finance Hero
For CFOs, Chief Business Officials and Finance Directors who:
- Manage district budgets and financial planning
- Navigate audits, reporting and board questions
- Keep every school’s money in sight across the district
K-12 School Finance Hero
For Financial Secretaries, School Office Administrators, Office Managers and Bookkeepers who:
- Manage field trip payments, fundraisers and deposits
- Reconcile accounts and keep records organized
- Keep school-level finances running smoothly
Know someone who goes above and beyond? Tell us why they deserve to be celebrated.
Self-nominations are welcome!
NOMINATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 11, 2026
From nomination to spotlight
Nominate
Choose the award and tell us in 100 to 150 words why they deserve the spotlight.
Panel review
Every nomination is read and evaluated by our internal panel, who thoughtfully select the finalists for each award.
Final pick
Our executive team chooses each winner based on the impact of their story.
Celebrate
Winners will be invited to be part of our awards ceremony.
Not sure who to nominate? Think about who gets cash out of your schools fast, who makes audit time easy, or who keeps the budget on track when priorities compete.
Recognition worth celebrating
Each award winner receives a trophy, a donation made in their name and a public spotlight.
Visit the individual award pages for the full prize details.
Nomination timeline
Nominations open
November 4, 2026 12 p.m. ET
Nominations close
December 11, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET
Winner announcement
December 16, 2026
Everything you need to know
K-12 CFOs, Chief Business Officials, Finance Directors, Financial Secretaries, School Office Administrators, Office Managers and Bookkeepers across the US and Canada.
Yes, self-nominations are welcome.
The nominee’s name, role, school or district, and 100 to 150 words describing why they deserve recognition.
Our internal KEV executive team carefully reviews every nomination and selects the winners based on each nominee’s story and impact.
Yes. Finalists and winners will be featured on our blog, on social media and at the awards ceremony. We’ll confirm with each finalist before sharing their name, photo or story.
The winners of both award categories will be announced on December 16, 2026.
You can find the Official Rules here.
Questions? Email us at mktg@kevgroup.com
*No purchase necessary. Open to current employees of K-12 schools and school districts in the United States and Canada who are the age of majority where they live. KEV Group employees, affiliates, agencies, prize suppliers and judges, and their immediate family and household members, are not eligible. Winners are chosen by KEV Group judging panel and executive team using the criteria in the Official Rules, and will be notified by email. Finalists and winners may be featured in KEV Group marketing with their consent. KEV Group will confirm with each finalist before sharing their name, photo or story. Prizes have no cash alternative. Winners must confirm that accepting a prize complies with their employer’s policies and obtain any required employer approval before a prize is awarded. Void where prohibited. See the Official Rules for full details.
