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The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) initiated the prestigious Distinguished Partners in Education award in 1989. Its purpose is to recognize and honor small and large businesses, industries, non-education associations and individuals that have made significant contributions to education in the state of Louisiana. It also serves as an incentive for others to support education. The following link will list the rules and criteria for the award: