Every morning in fifth grade, Sam Mencimer climbed onto the 54 Metrobus from Takoma to L’Enfant Plaza on his way to school.

At just 10 years old, Sam Mencimer’s daily bus rides around D.C. led to an inspiring mentorship with driver Joy Kenley.

The award is the first ever handed out by School Bus Fleet Magazine, which covers school bus operations across the country.

S.T.A.R.T.™ (School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training), Columbus City Schools Transportation Department, and more than 700 bus drivers and aides. As Columbus City Schools welcome students ...