This is the most coveted honor in GACIS and is presented annually at the GACIS Fall Conference. The award is presented to a supervisor in Georgia public education selected for having made the most significant contribution to the field during the preceding year. Each of the 16 GACIS District nominates and honors an instructional leader to receive the GACIS Distinguished Service Award. The recipient receives a plaque, a check for $500, and serves as committee chair on the Board of Directors.

The $1,000.00 award is given annually to one or more recipients. The number of recipients and the amount of each award are left to the discretion of the Flanders Scholarship Committee. The award goes to a member of GACIS who is pursuing a higher degree in the area of Educational Leadership to be used by the recipient to pay expenses incurred for tuition or books while pursuing the higher degree.

Jim Puckett Outstanding Educator Award

At the GAEL Summer Conference, a member of both GACIS and GAEL is recognized for exemplary leadership and contributions to public education.