Dr. Justin Hefner, Superintendent of Homewood City Schools and architect of ALSAIL’s organizational transition, has been named recipient of the 2026 CLAS Leadership Award, sponsored by Horace Mann Companies.
Dr. Vic Wilson, CLAS Executive Director from 2017 to 2025 and architect of the landmark Principals Act, has been honored with the 2026 Dr. James A. Street Award for his exemplary service to Alabama’s school leaders.
The Sheffield Education Foundation has been named recipient of the 2026 Little Red School House Award, recognizing more than three decades of investment in Sheffield City Schools — including over $300,000 given in the past three years alone.
