{"id":271,"date":"2025-11-25T12:33:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/eac\/?page_id=271"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:32:02","slug":"outstanding-classified-employee-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/eac\/outstanding-classified-employee-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Outstanding Classified Employee Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column271_95a536-43{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column271_95a536-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column271_95a536-43\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_7b84dd-49\">Nominations are due: Monday, March 9, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id271_0fc3f8-3f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column271_0d02f7-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns271_056a29-ea{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_056a29-ea .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns271_056a29-ea\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_ba049e-c4.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_ba049e-c4.kb-button{color:#000000;background:#8ed1fc;border-top:3px solid #000000;border-right:3px solid #000000;border-bottom:3px solid #000000;border-left:3px solid #000000;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_ba049e-c4.kb-button{border-top:3px solid #000000;border-right:3px solid #000000;border-bottom:3px solid #000000;border-left:3px solid #000000;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_ba049e-c4.kb-button{border-top:3px solid #000000;border-right:3px solid #000000;border-bottom:3px solid #000000;border-left:3px solid #000000;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn271_ba049e-c4 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/yyPsYkw3EKZV6npQ9\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Nominate an Outstanding Hourly Employee Here!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Employees Advisory Council (EAC) solicits nominations for the Outstanding Classified Employee Award yearly. EAC believes it is essential to acknowledge the exceptional service and dedication of classified employees to the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias. EAC would like to increase the campus community\u2019s awareness of the indispensable contributions that represented and non-represented classified employees make to the quality, diversity, and overall mission of the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may nominate a classified employee for this award by submitting the form at the link above. Each nomination must include at least three (3) letters of recommendation that describe the nominee\u2019s actions, activities, and attributes that set their job performance and contributions to the university community above <strong>normal expected levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each finalist must meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Current UMaine classified (hourly) employee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Served the University for a minimum of three (3) continuous years (full or part-time)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Inspires others through dedication, commitment, and work ethic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Maintains the highest level of professional service to the campus community, their department(s), or areas of responsibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  Provided outstanding service to their university department(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   Helped to create a better environment for employees, students, and the campus community through their outstanding service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reviewing the nominations, EAC\u2019s Outstanding Classified Employee Subcommittee will notify one winner. The finalist will receive an award as a cash stipend of $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late nominations and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Again, nominations without at least three (3) letters of recommendation are incomplete and will not be considered. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_220892-b2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_220892-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_220892-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading271_220892-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_220892-b2\">Nominations are due: Monday, March 9, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id271_b97d81-65 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column271_15eb42-05{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column271_15eb42-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column271_15eb42-05\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns271_d4b368-77{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns271_d4b368-77 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns271_d4b368-77\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_6a0e68-07.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_6a0e68-07.kb-button{color:#000000;background:#8ed1fc;border-top:3px solid #000000;border-right:3px solid #000000;border-bottom:3px solid #000000;border-left:3px solid #000000;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_6a0e68-07.kb-button{border-top:3px solid #000000;border-right:3px solid #000000;border-bottom:3px solid #000000;border-left:3px solid #000000;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn271_6a0e68-07.kb-button{border-top:3px solid #000000;border-right:3px solid #000000;border-bottom:3px solid #000000;border-left:3px solid #000000;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn271_6a0e68-07 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/yyPsYkw3EKZV6npQ9\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Nominate an Outstanding Hourly Employee Here!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_a824f4-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_a824f4-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_a824f4-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading271_a824f4-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading271_a824f4-02\">Previous Awardees:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id271_3b4cc2-f5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column271_a7836c-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column271_a7836c-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column271_a7836c-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>1995<\/strong> &#8211; Cheryl Ann McGovern<br>        &#8211; Robert Stormann<br>        &#8211; Donna Taylor-Schmidt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1996<\/strong> &#8211; Jim Dunphy<br>        &#8211; Carol LeClair<br>         &#8211; Betty Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1997<\/strong> &#8211; Betty Kalogeris<br>        &#8211; Jonnie Wheaton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1998<\/strong> &#8211; Suzanne Moulton<br>        &#8211; Judy Polyot<br>        &#8211; Brenda Cote<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1999<\/strong> &#8211; Diane LeGrande<br>        &#8211; Lynn West<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2000 <\/strong>&#8211; Kathy Davis-Dentici<br>         &#8211; Steve Helmke<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2001 <\/strong>&#8211; Jane Bartram<br>        &#8211; Joseph Cannon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2002<\/strong> &#8211; Susan Anderson<br>         &#8211; Mary Burton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2003<\/strong> &#8211; Brenda Collamore<br>         &#8211; Doreen Parent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2004<\/strong> &#8211; Janice Gomm<br>         &#8211; Pamela McManus<br>         &#8211; Phyillis Thibodeau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2005<\/strong> &#8211; Faye Woodcock-Murray<br>         &#8211; Alan Stormann<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2006<\/strong> &#8211; Victoria Kane<br>          &#8211; Darlene Bergeron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2007<\/strong> &#8211; Dolores Stone<br> &#8211; Robert Boyington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2008<\/strong> &#8211; Paulette Ferland<br> &#8211; Orman Jackson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column271_87a15b-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column271_87a15b-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>2009<\/strong> &#8211; Carol Rickards<br>         &#8211; Doreen Thibodeau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong> &#8211; Wanda S. Cunningham<br>         &#8211; Wayne Chadwick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> &#8211; Janice Madore<br>        &#8211; Colwell Severance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012<\/strong> &#8211; Nancy Michaud<br>         &#8211; Dianne Perro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> &#8211; Randy Lackovic<br>        &#8211; Cynthia Paschal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong> &#8211; Deborah Grant<br>        &#8211; Janice Bacon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong> &#8211; Cheryl Spencer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong> &#8211; Laurie Fullerton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong> &#8211; Karen Moffett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong> &#8211; Jerome Herrick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong> &#8211; Sheri Hill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2020 <\/strong>&#8211; Wanda J. 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