News and information for staff members and the Madison community
Vol. III No. 5 - May 2, 2008
Back in 1983 when the Madison Board of Education held its first Distinguished Service Award Recognition Ceremony in the McDaniels Auditorium of the Doyle Administration building, Superintendent Donald Hafeman served as the Master of Ceremonies.
At that time, this year's award recipient for Clerical/Technical Personnel was just a few years out of high school working in the MMSD Library Media Department. It took 25 years for Vicky Woider to attend her first MMSD Recognition Award Ceremony; and she did so as an honored guest.
Since 1983, the annual tradition of sharing our success stories has carried on and grown. This year's festivities were held at La Follette High School, where 41 individuals and one team were in the spotlight.
Each honoree walked across the stage to receive congratulations from school board members and Superintendent Art Rainwater, who completed his tenth year as host of the ceremony.
To mark the occasion of the silver anniversary of the ceremony, and as a thank you to retiring Superintendent Art Rainwater, each honoree received a commemorative, specially wrapped chocolate bar.
An auditorium full of friends, family and colleagues heard of the accomplishments of the nominees and award recipients in photos and videos. Cheering sections were out in full force. It was a night that celebrated everyone - employees, citizens and students - who works on behalf of Madison's public schools and community.
Distinguish Service Award Nominees
Distinguish Service Award Recipients' Videos and Scripts
Joe Thomas Community Service Award for Students-Nominees
Joe Thomas Community Service Award for Students-Recipients' Videos and Scripts
Kohl Teacher Fellowship Nominees
Kohl Teacher Fellowship Winner
Last Updated: Thu May 22 15:05:51 2008
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