Each year, MASA provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members and colleagues who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education. We are pleased to announce this year’s spring award recipients!
2023 Polaris Leadership Award
MASA is grateful to Ehlers for their ongoing support of the Polaris Award.
Presented at the MASA Fall Conference
2023 Richard Green Scholar Award
This award is sponsored by Cuningham Group
Presented at the MASA Fall Conference
Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Award
Sponsored by ATS&R | recognized Thursday, March 9 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
- Dr. Matthew Hillmann, Northfield Public Schools | News Release
Dr. Hillmann was one of the four finalists for AASA’s 2023 National Superintendent of the Year®.
MASA Distinguished Service Award
was presented Thursday, March 9 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
- Barb Nicol, Retired President, Barbara Nicol Public Relations | News Release
Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award
was presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
- Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent, Eastern Carver County Schools | News Release
Outstanding Central Office Administrator Award
was presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Greater Minnesota Recipient
- Jamie Nord, Executive Director of the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) | News Release
Metro Recipient
- Anthony Padrnos, Executive Director of Technology for Osseo Area Schools | News Release
MASA Administrators of Excellence
presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
This award honors an administrator annually from each of the nine MASA regions for their service to the association and colleagues through their active regional participation. Read the full news release here.
- Region 1: Erick Enger, Superintendent, Lake City Public Schools
- Region 2: Dan Anderson, Superintendent, Maple River Schools
- Region 3: Todd Holthaus, Superintendent, Hills-Beaver Creek Schools
- Region 4: Jeffrey Drake, Superintendent, Fergus Falls Public School District
- Region 5: Lee Westrum, Superintendent, Wadena-Deer Creek Schools
- Region 6: Ann-Marie Foucault, Superintendent, St. Michael-Albertville School District
- Region 7: Kevin Grover, Superintendent, International Falls Schools
- Region 8: Lance Bagstad, Superintendent, Park Rapids Area School District
- Region 9: Astein Osei, Superintendent, St. Louis Park Public Schools
Congratulations to all of our 2023 spring award recipients!