Superintendent of the Year
NASS presents the Superintendent of the Year Award each year to a superintendent who has shown tremendous effort and dedication to enriching the lives of children and the community as a whole.
The Nevada Superintendent of the Year is recognized for strong leadership, creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students, communication skills, professionalism, community involvement and the success of students that has taken place during their tenure.
NASS Names White Pine County School District Leader 2025-26 Nevada Superintendent of the Year
During their June conference, White Pine County School District Superintendent Dr. Adam Young was selected as the 2025-2026 Superintendent of the Year by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents (NASS).
Tate Else, NASS President believes, "Dr. Adam Young is more than just an exceptional superintendent—he’s a tireless advocate for students, a thoughtful leader, and a true friend to education. His passion for creating better systems for learners is matched only by his heart for the people he serves. This recognition as Superintendent of the Year is a reflection of the countless lives he’s touched and the future he continues to shape with purpose and care."
NASS presents the award annually to a superintendent who has shown tremendous effort and dedication to enriching the lives of children and the community as a whole. Each year, the Superintendent of the Year is recognized for their strong leadership, creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students, communication skills, professionalism, community involvement and the success of students that has taken place during their tenure.
Dr. Adam Young, will have the opportunity to participate in The AASA National Superintendent of the Year® program, which is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. The program also honors Canadian and other international school superintendents. The applicants will be measured against the following criteria:
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Leadership for learning – creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in the school system;
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Communication – strength in both personal and organizational communication;
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Professionalism – constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills while providing professional development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team; and
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Community involvement – active participation in local community activities and an understanding of regional, national, and international issues.
A $10,000 college scholarship will be presented in the name of the 2025 AASA National Superintendent of the Year® to a student in the high school from which the superintendent graduated or the school now serving the same area.
The AASA National 2026 Superintendent of the Year will be named during their February 12-14, 2026, National Conference on Education.