Nominations Closed · Judging Underway

BusRight's
Behind the
Wheel Award

Transportation is the front door to opportunity - and bus drivers are the ones who open it, every single day. We received nominations from schools across the country, and our panel is now reviewing every entry. One district and one driver will be recognized the week of June 1st.

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Judging in Progress
All nominations are under review
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Winner Announced Week of June 1st
Stay tuned for the announcement

*These tablets are intended for student use only and are not intended to be used with the BusRight driver navigation platform.

What's at stake
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Up to 300 Tablets for Your Students
Refurbished Rugged Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablets donated directly to your district
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Driver Recognition Bundle
A BusRight recognition package worth up to $500 for your nominated driver
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Winner Announced Week of June 1st
Judging is underway - the winning district will be notified soon
About the prize

300 tablets.
Endless possibilities.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 isn't a standard consumer tablet. It was built for environments where regular devices fail - outdoor conditions, heavy daily use, and the hands of people who don't have time for something fragile. Your district decides where they go.

The Device
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 Rugged Edition - Refurbished
64GB internal storage
IP68 certified - drop, dust & shock resistant
Glove & wet-touch compatible display
Android - full Google Play access
Replaceable battery for all-day use
Samsung S Pen included - built-in stylus for every device
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Special Education & Accessibility
The rugged build and glove-compatible screen make these ideal for students with disabilities. AAC apps, visual schedules, text-to-speech tools, and sensory platforms all run on Android - and these devices can handle the daily demands of a self-contained classroom.
AAC apps Autism support Text-to-speech S Pen stylus 1:1 devices
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Classroom Learning
Expand access to digital curriculum, Google Classroom, adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy, and digital textbooks for students across your district.
Google Classroom Digital curriculum ESL/ELL
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Field & Outdoor Programs
IP68 water resistance and a rugged shell make these one of the only tablets practical for outdoor science, agricultural programs, and physical education - places where standard devices don't survive.
Science fieldwork Ag programs PE & sports
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Counseling & Student Support
Dedicated devices for counselors, interventionists, and social workers. SEL check-in tools, wellness apps, and progress monitoring platforms - without competing for classroom technology.
SEL tools Intervention Mental health
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Libraries & Equity Access
A library checkout program puts devices in the hands of students who don't have them at home. E-books, homework help, and digital research - the equity gap addressed directly.
Device lending E-books Homework access
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Career & Technical Education
CTE programs run in shops, kitchens, and job sites - environments where a laptop isn't practical. Rugged tablets support trades, culinary arts, healthcare pathways, and business programs.
Trades & shop Culinary arts Healthcare pathways
Note: Tablet quantity awarded based on district size and need, up to 300 devices. These tablets are intended for student use only and are not intended to be used with the BusRight driver navigation platform.
How it works

Three steps.
One driver who deserves it.

Nominate
Tell us about your driver

Fill out the entry form with a short write-up about what makes your driver stand out. No essay required - just tell us what you know.

Judged
A panel reviews every entry

BusRight's internal judging panel reviews all nominations for specificity, authenticity, and community impact. All schools get a fair shot.

Win
Your district gets the tablets

The winning district receives up to 300 refurbished Rugged Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablets - directed wherever your district needs them most, whether that's special education programs, student devices, or beyond.

Eligibility

Open to every school in America.

Any K-12 school or district in the United States can enter, BusRight customer or not. Transportation leaders can nominate any active driver from their school. This contest belongs to the whole community.

🚌 No account needed
You don't need to be a BusRight customer to nominate. If you have a driver worth recognizing, that's the only requirement.
  • The nominated driver receives a BusRight recognition bundle worth up to $500
  • Transportation leaders can nominate any active driver from their school
  • Open to all schools - no BusRight account required
  • One winning district receives up to 300 refurbished Rugged Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablets, donated by BusRight
  • Free to enter - one nomination per district
  • Contest open April 28 – May 28, 2026
What Happens Next

Nominations are in.
Judging is underway.

We received nominations from schools across the country. Our panel is now reviewing every entry for specificity, authenticity, and community impact. The winning district and driver will be announced the week of June 1st.

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Nomination period closed
May 28, 2026
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Judging in progress
Panel reviewing all nominations now
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Winner announced
Coming the week of June 1st

Questions? Contact us at marie@busright.com