Awards & Recognition

As we step into February, we’re excited to kick off Member Engagement Month—a dedicated time to connect, elevate your voices, and explore new opportunities to...

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is pleased to announce that high school students Mr. Arya Kapil Kashyap and Ms. Selayna Marie Rudolph will...

Yelm Administrator Rebuilds Trust and Culture Through Hope, Connection, and Data-Driven Leadership OLYMPIA — Teresa “Traci” Schultz, assistant principal at Southworth Elementary School in Yelm Community...

Student Voice Rises at Shorewood High through Melyssa Stone’s Leadership OLYMPIA — Melyssa Stone, Assistant Principal at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, WA, has been named...

Innovation and Inclusion are Key at the Future-Oriented Lakeside High School OLYMPIA — Dr. Brent Osborn, principal at Lakeside High School in Nine Mile Falls School...

Kim Doughty, principal at Peter G. Schmidt Elementary School in the Tumwater School District, has been named the 2026 Washington State Elementary Principal of the...

Who tapped you on the shoulder and encouraged you to lead? That’s a great question and one we constantly remind ourselves and our members. We...

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of visiting eight incredible schools across our state to present them with their School on the...

Each year, AWSP’s Advocacy Advisory Council has the opportunity to select a state-level public servant who has demonstrated support of principals and the principalship in...