The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Regional Administrators of Excellence Awards. Each of the administrators who received this award is recognized for their leadership, concern for students, and active involvement in professional and community affairs. The recipients were honored at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference held March 20-21, 2025.
Established in 1985, the purpose of the Region Administrator of Excellence Award is to honor an administrator each year from each of the nine MASA regions. The person selected is representative of the leadership excellence found in MASA members, exhibits a willingness to risk, possesses strong communications skills, is a progressive change agent, and has high expectations for themself and others. Each recipient is an active member of MASA who demonstrates professional and organizational leadership within their respective region. MASA members of each region determine the recipient of their local award.
Established in 1985, the purpose of the Region Administrator of Excellence Award is to honor an administrator each year from each of the nine MASA regions. The person selected is representative of the leadership excellence found in MASA members, exhibits a willingness to risk, possesses strong communications skills, is a progressive change agent, and has high expectations for themself and others. Each recipient is an active member of MASA who demonstrates professional and organizational leadership within their respective region. MASA members of each region determine the recipient of their local award.
- Region 1: Ms. Rachel Udstuen, Superintendent, Spring Grove Public Schools
- Region 2: Ms. Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent, Jordan Public Schools
- Region 3: Mr. Joe Meyer, Superintendent, Murray County Central Schools
- Region 4: Mr. Rick Sansted, Superintendent, Alexandria Public Schools
- Region 5: Mr. Scott Vedbraaten, Superintendent, Browerville Public Schools
- Region 6: Mr. Brad Bergstrom, Superintendent, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
- Region 7: Mr. Pat Rendle, Superintendent, Deer River Schools
- Region 8: Dr. Shawn Yates, Superintendent, Warroad School District
- Region 9: Dr. Kim Hiel, Superintendent, Osseo Area Schools