Sponsors

Without the support and generous contributions of individuals and corporations throughout the state, the CSBA Golden Bell Awards program would not be possible. We wish to recognize our 2023 Golden Bell sponsors and express deep appreciation for their support of excellence in education.

Monetary Awards

Golden Bell Award winners in selected program categories will be eligible to receive a monetary award. This year, eight monetary awards totaling $12,000 are available. Winners will be announced in October.


$5,000 Award
F3 Sustainable, Renewable, Energy and Resource-Efficient Programs Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost is proud to offer the “Going Green” education scholarship for winning programs that are site-based and student led in the Sustainable, Renewable, Energy and Resource-Efficient program category. One winner will be selected to receive this $5,000 sponsorship award. For more information, please visit the F3 Awards Foundation website.


$1,000 Award
Fagen Friedman Fulfrost, The Career Technical Education category is sponsored by United Association California Apprenticeship Coordinators. One winner in this category will be selected to receive this award and $1,000.
Fagen Friedman Fulfrost, CSBA’s Business Affiliate Program established five Golden Bell Award Sponsorships of $1,000 each. One winner in each category below will be selected to receive a $1,000 sponsorship award:

Closing the Achievement Gap category sponsored by Professional Business Affiliates

Common Core category sponsored by Associate Business Affiliates

Community Schools Through Partnerships and Collaboration category sponsored by Industry Leader Business Affiliates

Professional Development and Teacher Recruitment/ Retention category sponsored by Premier Business Affiliates

School Climate category sponsored by Principal Business Affiliates

Think Together The Parental/Community Involvement category is sponsored by Think Together. One winner in this category will be selected to receive this award and $1,000.
enTouch The Student Services category is sponsored by enTouch Wireless. One winner in this category will be selected to receive this award and $1,000.
Comcast The Technology category is sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials. One winner in this category will be selected to receive this award and $1,000.
Kaiser Foundation The Wellness category is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. One winner in this category will be selected to receive this award and $1,000.

Additional Awards

CCBE Apple for Excellence Award The California County Boards of Education Apple for Excellence award recognizes outstanding programs administered by county office of education reflecting the depth and breadth of a county education program necessary to address students’ changing needs. Awards will be chosen from the Golden Bell County Offices of Education category winners. For more information, visit the CCBE website.
CCC California Community Partnership Award Cities Counties Schools Partnership created the California Community Partnership Award to recognize outstanding community partnerships. Awards will be chosen from the Golden Bell Community Schools through Partnerships and Collaboration category winners. The CCS Partnership is sponsored by CSBA, the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties. For more information about the California Community Partnership Awards, visit the CCS Partnership website
Goal GOAL Award The California Advisory Commission on Special Education created the Grazer Outstanding Achievement Learning (GOAL) award program. Awards will be chosen from the Golden Bell Special Education category winners. Programs will be judged based on the GOAL award scoring rubric, including demonstrating success for students with disabilities, incorporating innovative or highly effective design elements, being easily replicable and sustainable, establishing connections with stakeholders, and overall effectiveness in serving students with disabilities. For more information visit the California Department of Education website.