The Proudfoot Award, created in 1992, is sponsored by the Kentucky PTA and the Kentucky School Boards Association. Named after the late Dr. Warren H. Proudfoot, a member of the Rowan County Board of Education and past president of the Kentucky School Boards Association, the honoree is selected by the Kentucky PTA. The award is presented at the annual KSBA conference. Please consider nominating one of your deserving school board members for this recognition. This award application is due November 15 of each year.
2010-2011 Honoree
Joe E. Brown, chairman of the Garrard County Board of Education, has received the 2011 Proudfoot Award for outstanding school board member in Kentucky.
Brown has served 24 years on the Garrard school board, the past decade as chairman. During his tenure, the district built new middle and high schools and three elementary schools. He also led the board through three superintendent searches.
Proudfoot Award Application
