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CRITERIA & NOMINATIONS | RECIPIENTS | ABOUT STEVE RUZICKA
The Ruzicka Compass Premier Leadership Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the excellence, advancement, and success of boarding schools. The Compass is named in honor of the late Steven D. Ruzicka, The Association of Boarding School's Executive Director from 1995-2007. A fitting symbol of Steve Ruzicka's profound commitment to do what was right and to pilot a true course is found in the compass, which revolutionized exploration and without which many of history’s great voyages might never have taken place. A steadying influence, rich with vision, and always true, even in turbulent times, Steve’s leadership likewise enabled great voyages for so many boarding schools, and for the leaders, educators, and families who live and serve in these remarkable communities.
The Award itself, an elegant, handcrafted artisan box with an inlaid compass, is presented on behalf of TABS’ Board of Directors to one individual each year at TABS Annual Conference. A larger, compass-themed plaque, bearing the names of each annual recipient, is maintained at TABS offices.
February – Call for Nominations May 8 – Nominations Due May – Initial Review and Due Diligence May / June – Selection Committee meetings; recommendation prepared for full Board review. June – Board Action on Recommendation July – Recipient Notified December – Presentation of the Ruzicka Compass Premier Leadership Award at TABS 2020 Annual Conference in Washington DC
February – Call for Nominations
May 8 – Nominations Due
May – Initial Review and Due Diligence
May / June – Selection Committee meetings; recommendation prepared for full Board review.
June – Board Action on Recommendation
July – Recipient Notified
December – Presentation of the Ruzicka Compass Premier Leadership Award at TABS 2020 Annual Conference in Washington DC