The NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Award, presented by NEA and NEA Member Benefits, honors a member who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments and reflects the vital role ESPs play in public education.
The NEA ESP of the Year serves as an ambassador for ESPs across the country, promoting the value of ESP members at local, state, and national events. While the award showcases one outstanding ESP each year, it also recognizes and honors the contributions that all ESPs make towards ensuring great public schools for every student.
2021 NEA ESP of the Year Award
NEA will present its annual ESP of the Year Award in the spring as part of the 2021 NEA ESP National Conference (More details on the conference and award ceremony coming soon!)
The 2021 NEA ESP of the Year Award nomination system is live and ready to accept nominations! Visit our nomination page to find recently updated award guidelines, instructions on how to submit a nomination, form templates, and more.
As a reminder, complete nomination packages must be submitted using the new system by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, December 14, 2020.
Past NEA ESP of the Year Award Recipients
Since the award’s inception in 1992, 29 ESPs from 20 states have received this prestigious national award. Below is a list of former award recipients.