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SUMMER 2014 | WEAnews 10 Friend of Education Senator and WEA member Bernadine Craft was the recipient this year, and had a very simple message to attendees of the banquet: "There is so much you can accomplish, when you don't mind who gets the credit." Sweetwater Education Association President Kathy Sizemore presented Sen. Craft with the award and talked about her longtime dedication to education in Wyoming. This award recognizes any person who has demonstrated evidence of exceptional service to teachers, schools, and children. Photo left to right: WEA President Kathy Vetter, Sen. Bernadine Craft, Kathy Sizemore School Bell Award Lander Journal editor Anne McGowan received the award this year, and was nominated by WEA member Dr. Kathleen Hitt. Hitt said McGowan's coverage of education-related stories in Fremont County School District #1 has been part of a great partnership between the newspaper and WEA members regarding positive public relations. This award recognizes outstanding media coverage of education news and programs in Wyoming. Photo left to right: WEA President Kathy Vetter, Anne McGowan, Dr. Kathleen Hitt 2014 National Foundation for the Improvement of Education Award for Teaching Excellence (NFIE) Eastern Laramie County Education Association President Diana Wedl was nominated by fellow WEA member and colleague Craig Williams. Craig has known Diana for years, and spoke of her great leadership in their local, as well as her deep caring for students and knowledge of education issues. This award recognizes an educator who exemplifies excellence in teaching as well as support for the profession through association activism. Photo left to right: WEA President Kathy Vetter, Diana Wedl, Craig Williams Education Support Professional of the Year There was not a dry eye in the room when Elizabeth Crislip received the ESP of the Year award from the parent and WEA member who nominated her, Stephanie Neely. Neely spoke deeply of the progress Liz made with Neely's son, not only academically, but also socially. This award recognizes a member whose activities reflect the contributions of the education support professionals to public education. Photo left to right: WEA President Kathy Vetter, Liz Crislip, Stephanie Neely WEA Teachers Receive Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards 2014 Delegate AssemblyAward Recipients Membership Award A special award was given this year to Bob West of Cheyenne for recruiting the most new members in any local. As of April 5th, 2014, Bob had recruited 26 new members for WEA Local #1. ICI WEA.indd 12 6/26/14 3:21 PM