Outstanding Leadership Program Award

CADA and CASL are excited to invite your school to apply for the Outstanding Leadership Program Award—an honor recognizing exemplary student leadership programs that foster inclusivity, engagement, and positive school culture.

This award celebrates schools whose leadership programs go above and beyond in building community, promoting student voice, and aligning with the CADA/CASL

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to promote and support leadership development through student activities.

Your application must include the following components:

1. Application Eligibility Verification - Confirm your program’s eligibility to apply.
2. School Information - Include your school name, address, and contact details.
3. Principal’s Name, Email, and Support Document - A letter of testimony from your Principal describing how your student leaders have adapted to support all students on campus.
4. Overseeing Adult’s Name and Email - The advisor or staff member responsible for the leadership program.
5. Student Representative’s Name, Email, and Support Document - A letter of testimony from a student leader describing how the leadership program serves the entire student body and school community.
6. CADA/CASL Mission Statement Alignment - Upload a file explaining how the student leaders support the CADA/CASL Mission Statement: Our mission is to promote and support leadership development through student activities. (Include your school’s participation and representation at the local, state, and national levels.)
7. 2025–2026 ASB Goal - Share your ASB program’s goal for the current school year.
8. Road Map to Improved School Climate and Culture - Describe how your school’s leadership program meets the landmarks outlined in the CADA/CASL Road Map to Improved School Climate and Culture.
9. Additional Support Materials (Optional) - Include photos, videos, or documents that further highlight your leadership program’s impact.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 by 5 PM
 

APPLY NOW!

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2025 Outstanding Leadership Program Award Recipients

Middle Schools

Bethany School
Churchill Middle School
Desmond Middle School
Excelsior Middle School
John M. Horner Middle School
Kraemer Middle School
Roy Cloud K–8
Sierra Middle School
Travis Ranch Middle School
Tuffree Middle School
Washington Intermediate School
Douglass Middle School
Jack D. Desmond Middle School

High Schools

Arroyo Grande High School
Atascadero High School
Bellflower Middle/High School
Canyon Springs High School
Chino High School
Concord High School
Dinuba High School
Don Lugo High School
El Diamante High School
Grace M. Davis High School
Hanford West High School
Heritage High School
High Tech High School
Irvington High School
James Logan High School
Liberty High School
Lincoln High School
Madera High School
Matilda Torres High School
Modesto High School
Monta Vista High School
Mt. Carmel High School
Nipomo High School
Orange Vista High School
Oxnard High School
Patriot High School
Pioneer Valley High School
Quartz Hill High School
Rio Linda High School
Ripon High School
Rowland High School
Rubidoux High School
Sage Creek High School
San Dimas High School
San Marcos High School
Santa Fe High School
Santa Maria High School
Summerville High School
Temescal Canyon High School
Tracy High School
Vista del Lago High School
Vista Murrieta High School
West Ranch High School
Westview High School
Westmont High School
William J. Pete Knight High School