Social Studies Leader Award

The Social Studies Leader Award honors a group or an individual in Ohio for service promoting social studies principles. Leaders may be administrators, political leaders, or other professionals who have made a significant contribution to the field of social studies. Social Studies Leader receives a plaque, one day paid registration for the annual conference (the day the award is presented), $100.00 cash award, and publicity in their hometown newspaper.

Congratulations to our 2026 OCSS Social Studies Leader of the Year

Paul LaRue

President, Ohio State Board of Education

(Note: Paul LaRue did not accept the paid registration and did not accept the cash award)