Award Recipients

• Educator of the Year: Emma Berg

• Outstanding Leadership/Service: Dr. Penny Veit-Hetletved

• Adult Education Student of the Year: Mulue Tewelde

• Alternative Education Student of the Year: Hallie Johnson

• Highest Average GED Score: Porsche Tenorio

Student of the Year Award

• Current or recent student/graduate

• Demonstrates determination and perseverance

• Sacrifices to achieve his/her educational goals(s)

Educator of the Year

• Is a staff member, teacher, administrator or volunteer who is a member of NDALL. Individual must be in adult or alternative education.

• Contributes significantly to the field of education

• Models professionalism

• Continues to upgrade educational skills

• Promotes education locally and statewide

Outstanding Leadership/Service Award

• Someone who demonstrates exceptional leadership in his/her area of responsibility

• A business, business person, school administrator, legislator or community group

• Exemplifies and supports the NDALL purpose of supporting lifelong learning

• Encourages others