Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Award, presented by NEA and NEA Member Benefits, honors a member who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments and whose achievements reflect the vital role ESPs play in public education. NEA celebrated the state nominees for ESP of the Year and announced the top winner during an award ceremony at the NEA ESP National Conference in Louisville, KY, on March 22, 2025.
The NEA ESP of the Year serves as an ambassador for ESPs across the country, promoting the value of ESP members at local, state, and national events. While the award showcases one outstanding ESP each year, it also recognizes and honors the contributions that all ESPs make towards ensuring great public schools for every student.
The NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Award, presented by NEA and NEA Member Benefits, honors a member who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments and whose achievements reflect the vital role ESPs play in public education. NEA celebrated the state nominees for ESP of the Year and announced the top winner during an award ceremony at the NEA ESP National Conference in Louisville, KY, on March 22, 2025.
The NEA ESP of the Year serves as an ambassador for ESPs across the country, promoting the value of ESP members at local, state, and national events. While the award showcases one outstanding ESP each year, it also recognizes and honors the contributions that all ESPs make towards ensuring great public schools for every student.
