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The Virani Distinguished School Leader Award Process

May 1 - July 15, 2026

May 1 - July 15, 2026

May 1 - July 15, 2026

  • Nominations Open
  • Nominations can be submitted by peers, direct reports, and/or managers and supervisors.

August 2026

May 1 - July 15, 2026

May 1 - July 15, 2026

  • A diverse selection committee will review all nominations
  • Winners are selected

August/September 2026

August/September 2026

August/September 2026

Winners will be announced at an on-campus surprise event

Late Fall 2026

August/September 2026

August/September 2026

Winners will be celebrated at an evening cocktail reception

2026 Nominations Are Open

Nominate a Leader Here

The Virani Distinguished School Leader Award Qualifications

Must be a TFA alum (of any region), living and working in Houston OR a principal of a TFA Houston partner school (a partner school is a school that hires and supports TFA corps members).

Must be a full-time school principal in Houston (not an assistant principal).

Must have 2+ years of experience as a principal as of June 2026 (have completed two or more full school years).

All nominated candidates must plan to return to their current principal seat in the 2026-2027 school year.

For partner school principals, must have at least 2 years of partnership with TFA Houston as of June 2026 and a track record of showing up as a strong partner.

Must Be a Leader Who: Pursues Opportunity for All, Strengthens Their Community, Achieves Great Impact, Chooses Courage in Their Work, Acts with Humility, Demonstrates Resilience, and Learns Continuously


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2026 Nominations Now Open

We are excited to announce our 2026 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award nomination process is now open through July 15th! 


Click below to learn more and nominate an excellent school leader today! 

Click Here to Learn More & Nominate

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