OEF Annual Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Okemos Public Schools
Part of the OEF's mission is to recognize the excellence that exists within Okemos Public Schools. Each fall we host the OEF Awards Banquet, where we honor those who have made significant contributions to our school community.
The 2023 OEF Award recipients have been announced!
Commitment to Excellence AwardsTrisha Garvey - 2nd grade HiawathaElizabeth McNeil - World Language OHSDawn Reed - ELA OHSJoe Thornton - 2nd grade Bennett WoodsKortney Whitmyer - SS OHSAshley Wilson -- EI CMS
Special Recognition AwardDebbie Doss - Print ShopRenee Schwienhorst - Clerk OPM @Central
Dean Bolton Volunteer AwardSharon Basil - Cornell
Distinguished Alumni AwardMark White PhD, Class of 1965
Okemos Education Foundation Awards
Commitment to Excellence
Honors educators and administrators who:
- Inspire and motivate students
- Promote the welfare of students
- Implement innovative and/or creative ideas
- Provide leadership within the school community.
Special Recognition
Honors support staff who embody a commitment to excellence and who have made a significant, positive impact on students, staff and/or the school community.
Available to those who do not quality for the Commitment to Excellence Award.
Nominees must be employed by Okemos Public Schools.
Dean Bolton Volunteer Service
Honors individuals who have made a significant, positive impact on students, staff, and/or the school community through their extraordinary volunteer service.
Dan c. wertz Founder's
Presented to an individual or business that has demonstrated a commitment to quality education through their generous financial support of the Okemos Education Foundation.
Alumni
Honors an alumnus of Okemos Public Schools who demonstrates exceptional dedication and achievement as well as humanitarian contributions.