The KASA board of directors presents the award annually to an education leader who reflects a spirit of innovation and cutting edge leadership while bringing higher levels of success and learning to all children.
The award is named in honor of Mr. William T. Nallia, a KASA executive director from 1975-1986. Under his leadership, the organization experienced tremendous growth and remained at the forefront of innovation in public education in Kentucky.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2020 |
Kevin Brown, KY Department of Education |
| 2019 |
KY Center for School Safety (Jon Akers) |
| 2018 |
Robert "Beau" Barnes, Teachers' Retirement System
|
| 2017 |
David Couch, KY Department of Education |
| 2016 |
Bob Chenoweth, Dean, KY's School Law Practioners
Roger Marcum, Chairman, KY Board of Education
|
| 2015 |
Dr. Justin Bathon, Ph.D., University of KY
Stu Silberman, Prichard Committee |
| 2014 |
Cindy Heine, Prichard Committee |
| 2013 |
Mike Carr, EPSB |
| 2012 |
Phil Rogers, EPSB |
| 2011 |
Julia Roberts for the Gatton Academy |
| 2010 |
Dr. Christopher Wagner, Western Kentucky University
Ms. Rhonda Sims, KY Department of Education |
| 2009 |
Dr. Angela Wilkins
Dr. Bob Wagoner
|
| 2008 |
Dr. Jack Rose, Murray State University |
| 2007 |
Steve Kimberling |
| 2006 |
Dr. Bill Braden, KCA
|
| 2006 |
Gene Wilhoit, Former Commisioner of Education |
| 2005 |
Dr. Roland C. Haun, KASS |
| 2005 |
Dr. David Keller, KSBA
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