PURPOSE:
To recognize no more than two companies that have made significant contributions to public
education. The intent is to present this award annually to both a large corporation and a small local
business.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:
Any for-profit company or non-profit organization located in the State of Maine may be nominated
by any MSBA-member Board.
Examples of outstanding service include, but are not limited to:
1. In-school volunteer time;
2. Financial support for special projects; or
3. Donation of materials or equipment to schools.
PROCEDURE:
Written notifications must be received at MSMA on or before August 30, 2019. Each nomination
must be signed by the local School Board Chair. It will be the responsibility of the local Board
Chair or his/her designee to contact the nominee and confirm his/her willingness to receive the
nomination and award.
FINAL SELECTION:
MSBA Board of Directors. (In any given year, these awards may not be presented.)
PRESENTATION:
Announcement of the recipients of the MSBA Business Friend of Education Award will be made at
the Annual MSMA Fall Conference.