It’s that time of year again! The Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation is looking for their fourth “Alumnus of the Year” recipient for the annual “Excellence in Education” banquet to be held on March 29, 2025.
A year ago, Anthony (Tony) Black, a 1980 graduate, was awarded the third annual award. He currently is a lawyer with Verizon in Washington, D.C. and was instrumental in starting the Peter J. Weber Scholarship. Other recipients have included Matt Mickle (2023) and Kyle Horn (2022).
The Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to recognize graduates of Shenandoah High School for outstanding achievements and contributions to society following graduation. These recipients reflect strong role models for current students at Shenandoah High School.
Selection criteria are as follows:
-Candidates must have graduated from the Shenandoah Community School District at least ten years prior to nomination.
-Candidates must have contributed to society in an exemplary manner.
-Candidates must have achieved outstanding success in any of the following areas: the arts, business, community service, humanitarian efforts, or a profession.
“When you read those criteria, I’m sure everyone had one or two people that popped into their head. Those are the people that we are looking for. Shenandoah’s best and brightest, the difference makers - those are the people we would like to recognize with this award,” said Executive Director Jamie Burdorf.
*** At least one letter of support is required to complete this nomination however, it is suggested that you submit two or three letters from others that know the person you are nominating. Letters can be mailed to - Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation - P.O. Box 351 - Shenandoah, IA 51601 or via email at sheniaeducationfoundation@gmail.com
Nominations are due DECEMBER 15th, 2024.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Burdorf at 515-520-7641 or by email at j_burdorf@yahoo.com.
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