Throughout my tenure my staff and I have been recognized for our work. Since I joined the Kentucky Department of Education in 1994, our publications have won nearly 40 state and national awards. In addition, I personally have been recognized on various occasions for my work.

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Kentucky School Public Relations Dick Thornton Award - 2006
Presented to Armando Arrastia
Annual award to recognize an individual or organization who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to public education.

Education Commission of the States - Top ten Web sites award - 2004
Presented to Kentucky Department of Education
The handwritten note to my supervisor atop the notification from Kentucky's Commissioner of Education reads, "...ECS has ranked web sites into five categories, 1 being the highest -- see Ky. Great work...."

NJ Transit Distinguished Achievement Award - 1994

Armando Arrastia

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