Friend of Education Award
This award is for an individual who has contributed to education in Idaho, with preference given to contributions to business education.
2022 Shauna Williams, IDCTE
2021 Stukent
2020 Paul Vasey, cashcrunchgames.com
2019 Donna Orr, Idaho Division of Career Technical Education
2018 John Cunningham, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
2016 Rick Kennedy, Idaho Department of Education
2007 Mark Caldwell, Learnkey
Outstanding Educator-Post Secondary ( 4 Year University)
This award is for an individual who has contributed to education in Idaho, with preference given to contributions to business education.
2022 Shauna Williams, IDCTE
2021 Stukent
2020 Paul Vasey, cashcrunchgames.com
2019 Donna Orr, Idaho Division of Career Technical Education
2018 John Cunningham, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
2016 Rick Kennedy, Idaho Department of Education
2007 Mark Caldwell, Learnkey
IBEA strives to identify and recognize outstanding Business Educators and friends of business education in Idaho.
As an IBEA member, please nominate a deserving educator or friend of education for recognition by IBEA.
Consider a self-nomination you are doing great work and we want to celebrate you. There are nine categories so something for everyone.
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Distinguished Service
Company, Representative, Legislator
Recognize an organization, representative of an organization, or a legislator who has contributed to business education. One award per year is given. Membership in IBEA is not a requirement.
2022 Next Gen Personal Finance
2021 Stukent
2020 Jason Majors, Certiport
2019 Holly Atha, MBA Research
2018 Certiport
Distinguished Service
Individual
Recognize an individual who has served and contributed to IBEA and business education through professional activities including leadership, service, honors, awards, and/or research and writing.
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2020 Chantel Reddish, Century HS
2019 Shauna Williams, IDCTE
2017 Adam Velasquez
2016 Kim Copley, Sugar Salem HS
2011 Angie Neal, IDCTE
2010 Kathie O'Brien, NIC
2008 Darrell Muck, Jerome HS
Emerging Professional Teacher
Recognizes an emerging teacher for professionalism in the district, regional, and/or state involvement, leadership, and contribution to IBEA and business education.
2022 Kelsee McKay
2021 Karlie Sudweeks
2020 Kristen Dunnels, Skyline HS
2019 Susan Fullen
2018 Tia Davis, Nampa SD
2016 Matt Noble
2015 Tanner Smith, Blackfoot HS
2014 Kasie Roe, Buhl HS
2013 Dan Armstrong, Lake City HS
2007 Angela Blair, Post Falls HS
2005 Jennifer Bollinger, Murtaugh HS
Recognizes outstanding service to a secondary, postsecondary, or middle-level advisor. Through chapter, regional, or state involvement in Idaho BPA and contribution to student leadership development. One award per year is given. Membership in IBEA is required.
2022 Ryan 2021 John Potter, Lewiston High School
2020 Lori Mecham, Rigby
2019 Rosann Mathews, Rockland HS
2018 Brandon Ratcliff, Jerome HS
2017 Janet Cole, Cassia HS
2016 Spencer Christensen, Grace HS
2015 Cassie Cook, Soda Springs
2014 Mindy Lincoln, Melba HS
2011 Dr. Brenda Jacobsen, ISU
2010 Tacey Keylon, Bill Keylon
& Dan Armstrong Lake City HS
Outstanding
CTSO Advisor
Outstanding Educator- Middle
Recognized outstanding professionalism in business education through classroom involvement, curriculum development, student organization contribution, administrative responsibilities, and/or publications by a business teacher at the elementary or middle school level.
2018 Roni Gilbertson, Sawtooth Middle School
2016 Mark Byers, Eagle Rock Middle School
2007 Cathy Michaelson, Emmett Junior High School
Outstanding Educator- Secondary
Recognize outstanding professionalism in business education through classroom involvement, curriculum development, student organization contribution, administrative responsibilities, and/or publications by a business teacher at the secondary school level.
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Secondary - This award is given to recognize outstanding professionalism in business education through classroom involvement, curriculum development, student organization contribution, administrative responsibilities, and/or publications by a business teacher at the secondary school level.
2020 LINDSEY McKINNEY, OROFINO JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2019 SARAH PELAYO, MT. HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
2018 KRISTINE RUBY
2017 SUSAN MUNK, ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
2016 TAMI PEREZ
2014 GAYLE BEAN, CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2009 TACEY KEYLON, LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
2007 LORRAINE RAPP, TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
Postsecondary, Technical or Community College (less than 4 year institution) - This award is given to recognize outstanding professionalism in business education through classroom involvement, curriculum development, student organization contribution, administrative responsibilities, and/or publications by a business teacher at the postsecondary level, technical or community college (less than 4 year institution).
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2017 TERI HARBACHECK, COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO
2016 MARIE CAMPBELL, IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
2014 JENNY MILLER, COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO
2007 LESLIE JERNBERG, EASTERN IDAHO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Postsecondary, University (4 year institution) - This award is given to recognize outstanding professionalism in business education through classroom involvement, curriculum development, student organization contribution, administrative responsibilities, and/or publications by a business teacher at the postsecondary level, university (4 year institution).
2017 Teri HARBACHECK
2014 DR. ALLEN KITCHEL, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
2011 DR. BRENDA JACOBSEN, IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
2007 DR. ALLEN KITCHEL, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
2006 DR. ROGER RANKIN, IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
Outstanding Educator- Post-Secondary (2 Year/ Technical)