PEMCO Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Awards

Established in 2002, these awards recognize outstanding Washington public school administrators. One highly effective superintendent, central office administrator, or building administrator will be selected from a small district (up to 500 students), medium-sized district (501–2,000 students), and large district (over 2,000 students). A $10,500 award will be equally divided among the three winners. The award may be used for personal or professional growth and/or to support and disseminate information about a successful school or district program. Self-nominations or nominations by others may be submitted to Shawna Kiliz at the WASA office.

Nomination applications will be available beginning February 2024. Watch for further information with links to the nomination form in Informz messages, WASA News, and the Hotline

Past Award Recipients

Small Districts (fewer than 500 students)

2023: Rich Staley, Superintendent, Oakville SD

2022: 
John Hannah, Superintendent, Morton SD

2021:
Tim Dickinson, Principal, Conway SD

2020: NA

2019: Chad Prewitt, Principal, Davenport SD

2018: Mike Hull, Principal, Pateros SD

2017: Linda Martin, Superintendent, Thorp SD

2016: NA

2015: Karen Wirkkala, Naselle-Grays River Valley SD

2014: Aaron Fletcher, Liberty SD

2013: NA

2012: NA

2011: Bill Motsenbocker, Liberty SD

2010: Doug Curtis, Lacrosse, SD

2009: Phil Williams, Lyle SD

2008: NA

2007: Larry Keller, Mansfield SD

2006: Beverly Fox, Palouse SD

2005: Bob Friese, Willapa Valley SD

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