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About the Crystal Apple Program
Since 1995, this regionally-acclaimed county-wide event is attended by local educators and administrators, previous recipients, candidates families, and state and local dignitaries.
The 2022 Crystal Apple Awards, took place on Thursday, November 17, 2022, demonstrating the business communities' commitment to supporting local educators who are preparing our future leaders.
​Many thanks go to Lara Bors, Bors Law, P.A., and COX Communications as our key sponsors. Teachers are the heart of our schools and nurture our children’s inquisitive minds and prepare them for the challenges of the future. Teachers deserve our support at every level, including students, parents, and our community. Many businesses in Finney County support educators with this special Crystal Apple recognition. The Community Awareness and Recognition in Education (CARE) Committee, is made up of representatives of the Chamber in the business community, sponsors a program that honors six outstanding teachers in Finney County each year.
Teacher Eligibility
Early Childhood through twelfth grade certified teachers currently under contract and in good standing with the school and in the classroom in Bible Christian Academy, Garden City Public Schools, Holcomb Public Schools, St. Dominic or St. Mary Catholic Schools are eligible to participate in the Crystal Apple Teacher Recognition Program. Teachers may be full-time or part-time, special education, counselors, or librarians. Substitutes and certified support staff personnel, such as psychologists, social workers, and others, are ineligible to participate. Previous Crystal Apple recipients are also ineligible to participate.In the first round, a set of three judges evaluate and score anonymously written applications. Candidates are reduced to 12.
In the next round, a new set of three judges conduct personal interviews to determine the final six Crystal Apple finalists. With balloons in hand, finalists are surprised by committee members with a visit to their classroom to announce their progression to the final level.
In the final round, a new set of three judges conduct their evaluation through classroom evaluations.
The six finalists receive recognition at the CARE Crystal Apple Recognition Banquet. The three award recipients each receive a certificate, engraved crystal apple award, an iPad, and $1,000. The three remaining finalists receive awards of a certificate and $250 each.
The Chamber coordinates with the school system in the celebration of announcing the Crystal Apple finalists.
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Congratulations to our Crystal Apple Recipients
1995Jeannie Clubine ~ Susan Jacques ~ Ann Knoll
1996
Shelby McNutt ~ Claudia McVicker ~ Linda Walker
1998
Judy Gillette ~ Tammy Lalicker Reith ~ Jennifer LaSalle
1999
Pam Foster ~ Leigh Ann Roderick ~ Kevin Thompson
2000
Kerma Crouse ~ Peggy Johnston ~ Steve Smith
2001
Rhonda Hutton ~ Suzan Tarwater ~ Marlise Tiffany
2002
Tim Johnson ~ Susie Loyd ~ Carol Wethington
2003
Linda Ackerman ~ Shauna Lenneman ~ Elaine Lott ~ Kay Thompson
2004
Dawn Bailey ~ Heather Lies ~ Kathleen Moorman
2005
Jesse Bernal ~ Sue Tiffany ~ Michelle Wells
2006
Randy Garrier ~ Jane Vanderhoff ~ Angela Wilkinson
2007
Patsy Fort ~ Jennifer Mahoney ~ Maria Thornton
2008
George Caine ~ Sherry Nelson ~ Rebecca Stoppel
2009
Julie Nemechek ~ Roger Syng ~ Jamie Terry
2010
Lisa Cady ~ Matthew Horney ~ Russ Tidwell
2011
Dawn Riggs ~ Kerri Steelman ~ Shanna Yox
2012
Andrea Baker ~ Adam Cassellius ~ Rod Willis
2013
Alexander Koning ~ Karen Kyler ~ Summer Miller
2014Sarah Cross ~ Melanie Garrison ~ Kip Nichols
2015
Jesse Bernal ~ Barbara Mercer ~ Roger Reed
2016
Rebecca Burnfin ~ Dr. Jennifer Herdman ~ Wendi Terpstra
2017
Julia Morales ~ Dru Saddler ~ Sarah Shrimplin
2018
Sarah Drubinskiy ~ Violet Dubois ~ Sarah Harris
2019
Makenzi Johnson ~ Paul Lappin ~ Sara Wise
2020
Yuriy Drubinskiy ~ Biju Kalarikkal~ Jane Schneider
2021
Emily Hamlin ~ Alice Hilt ~ Lisa Juel
2022
Jennifer Barrett ~ Jay Edwards ~ Brian Nelson
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