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AWSP Programs Principals have one of the most important, rewarding, and demanding jobs on the planet. You need all the support you can get, so we're here for you. At AWSP, our goal is to be the first place you turn to or the first place you call when you need help principaling (yes, that's…
Learn MoreAnnalee Braley Membership Award
2026 Winner Stephanie Leitz, Principal, Wahkiakum High, Wahkiakum School District OLYMPIA –– Stephanie Leitz is the fifth winner of AWSP's Annalee Braley Membership Award. Her devotion to mentoring fellow leaders, her support of student leaders through the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL), and her involvement in regional PLC work demonstrates why she so perfectly honors…
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A critical turning point in an educator's career is when the decision is made to become a school leader. The Aspiring School Leaders Network cohort series is designed to provide resources, guidance, and support to those who have set their sights on leading and transforming educational systems for all students. Attendees will learn how to…
Learn MoreWashington Assistant Principal of the Year Award
AWSP is a K-12 organization, and we recognize two winners, one elementary assistant principal and one secondary assistant principal, as our Washington State Assistant Principals of the Year. The elementary winner will represent Washington at the national level as our National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal. The secondary winner will represent…
Learn MoreCulture Kickoff Award
Nominations for 2026 are Now Open! A positive school culture doesn't just happen—it’s something students and adults intentionally create together. It’s the energy students feel when they walk through the doors. It’s in the traditions that bring people together. It's the students and staff who make belonging a priority. The AWSL/AWSP Culture Kickoff Award celebrates schools that…
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Surround Yourself with Leaders Like You! Register for One or More of AWSP's New Leadership Networks (Free!) At AWSP, we know leadership can be lonely—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve created AWSP Leadership Networks, designed to bring school leaders together in collaborative, supportive, and action-focused communities. Our new leadership networks are an AWSP member…
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Thank you for your interest in AWSP’s mentoring program. At AWSP, we believe strong leadership support is essential for both success and sustainability in the principalship. One of the many benefits of your AWSP membership is access to a trained mentor - a fellow school leader who will walk alongside you, offering guidance, encouragement, and…
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The Torch of Leadership Award honors individuals serving in the Washington state government who have demonstrated outstanding support of principals and the principalship. The award was established in 2009. Nominations are submitted by members of the AWSP Advocacy Advisory Council. The final selection is made by committee and AWSP staff members. Recipients are named in…
Learn MoreUnited States Senate Youth ProgramÂ
Each year, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation sponsors two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to attend the United States Senate Youth Program - an all-expense paid, weeklong tour of Washington, DC, and to receive a $10,000 scholarship. In Washington state, the Association of Washington School…
Learn MoreWashington Schools on the Rise
Introducing the "Washington Schools on the Rise" award by AWSL/AWSP! This award celebrates schools where students and adults collaborate to improve culture and amplify student voice. AWSP and its Foundation support these schools with resources and opportunities. These schools foster inclusive and equitable environments. Know a school on the rise? Nominate them today and honor…
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