← Recognize + Celebrate

Leadership. Service. Impact.

Celebrating Excellence.
Honoring Impact.

Great school business professionals make a difference every day. KASBO celebrates the leaders whose dedication, service, and commitment to excellence strengthen Kentucky’s public schools and inspire those around them.

Recognizing our profession

Outstanding School Business Official Award

The Outstanding School Business Official (OSBO) Award honors a school business professional who exemplifies exceptional leadership, service, and excellence in school business operations.

Selected through KASBO’s nomination and review process, the recipient reflects the highest standards of our profession and makes a meaningful difference for their district, colleagues, and community.

KASBO recognition photo celebrating David Stokes, the 2025–26 OSBO Award recipient

2025–26 OSBO Award Recipient

David Stokes

With more than 20 years of experience in school business, David Stokes has brought lasting dedication to his profession and to KASBO.

A past KASBO president and valued contributor to the Board, David’s service reflects the leadership and commitment this award celebrates.

Congratulations, David!

Thank you for your service to KASBO and the school business profession.

Put excellence in the spotlight

Help us recognize an outstanding colleague.

Who inspires you through their leadership, professionalism, and service? A nomination is an opportunity to recognize their contributions and share the difference they make. Visit the nomination page for requirements, instructions, and the submission deadline.

View OSBO Nomination Details →

Supporting excellence since 2009

With appreciation to our award sponsor

American Fidelity

Thank you to American Fidelity for its longstanding support of the OSBO Award and for helping KASBO celebrate outstanding school business professionals.

Great work deserves to be celebrated.

By honoring those who serve with excellence, we inspire continued leadership and strengthen the future of Kentucky’s public schools.