NPC's Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Awards

Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 6-10 pm | tampa, fl

In 2027, the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Awards (formerly known as NELA) Dinner will be held at NASSP’s National Principals’ Conference. This premier, invitation-only event honors excellence in school leadership. More than an awards ceremony, the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Awards is an inspiring gathering of principals and assistant principals united by a shared purpose to make a lasting difference in education.

Through recognition, leadership development, and connection, the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Awards elevated the stories and voices of the nation’s top education leaders, inspiring them to return to their communities with renewed vision and energy.

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship Opportunities

Breakfast Sponsor (Exclusive)- $5,000

  • (2) Conference and gala registrations
  • Logo recognition on breakfast signage, sponsor signage, and screens
  • Verbal recognition during breakfast

Photo Booth Sponsor (Exclusive)- $2,500

  • Branding on the photo booth
  • Creation of your own digital background
  • Logo inclusion at the bottom of photos

Wi-Fi Sponsor (Exclusive) - $1,500

  • Sponsor recognition where the Wi-Fi and password are mentioned
  • Use of company name in the Wi-Fi code

Lanyard Sponsor - $2,500

  • Logo inclusion on the lanyard

Coffee Station (Exclusive)- $2,000

  • Recognition on signage during the coffee break
  • Opportunity to leave a postcard at the coffee station

Sponsor a Principal or Asst. Principal - $500

The nominee, school principal, superintendent/district and State Association will be notified that you sponsored the nominee. A short blurb and your contact information will be provided to the recipients, along with a handwritten note. 

Customize Your Own Experience

Customize your impact and create a fun experience for assistant principals or principals and their guests!