Awards & Recognition
Each year TVEA looks to honor our members for their dedication to our Association. We recognize those who stand out for their leadership and commitment to our association, our members or the committees they serve. Congratulations to the many members who have received these top honors.
We apologize to those whose who received an award and are not on this list. We would love to update this as far back as we can, so please email us if you received one of these awards!
Who Award
The WHO Awards Program honors the members in our ranks who have dedicated much time, effort, and ability toward the improvement of our profession by serving as officer, chairperson, and/or worker in the United Education Profession.
2023
Christina Fenney
Tina Mey
Abby Woelke
2022
Kerri Bodemer
Anastasia Bortcosh
Melissa Gibson
2021
Brian Balaris
Lauren Davis
2020
Raul Miranda
Kristan Morales
2019
Karie Shorack
Belisa Guerrero
2018
Lowena Manzano
Amy Eytchison
Chris Meglio
2017
Lynn Breen
Peter Ricchio
Alan Underwood
2016
Brian Balaris
Rob Clause
Melissa Young
2015
Kim Evans
Dawn Murray-Sibby
Tammy Iverson
2014
Patty Casey
Carla Kestler
2013
Jeff Kingsberg
Traci Pawlak
Karen Hogan
2012
Art Armijo
Sandy Hinkson
2011
Carolyn Thomas
Melanie Akashian
2010
Edgar Diaz
Heather Polk
2009
Jim Thomas
Bob Rollins
Gary Check
2008
Mitch Brown
Chris Lindberg
Marcia Varner
2006
Anne McNulty
Brian Wixom
Super Site Leader
Each year TVEA Recognizes Site Leaders who went above and beyond at their site or for outstanding service to our Leadership Council.
2023
Felicia Simon, BES
Anita Shea, RES
Matt Paulsen - VHES
Debbie Strosnider - VHES
Rebecca Williams, BVMS
Derek Heid, TVHS
2022
Vivi Souvanlasy - BES
Wendy Matteson - BES
Feartatious Hogan - MMS
Derek Heid - TVHS
Deb Washko - SAEC
2021
Belisa Guerrero - TLES
Cheri Skinner - TTES
Chris Pepes - MMS
Veronica Kubes - TVHS
Barbara Mueller - CHS
2020
Jennifer Catalano - AES
Michele Conrad - PES
Rebecca Williams - BVMS
Mary Meredith - TVHS
2019
Kathleen Hamilton – FVES
Natalie Walton – BES
Lauren Davis – DMS
Peggy Dixon – SNHS
Dana Portis - CHS
2018
Randy Arnayro - NVES
Darcy Sorensen - PVES
Amber Kott - GMS
Bill Moyer - CHS
2017
Jamie Vaughn (AES)
Anastasia Bortcosh (AES)
Tammy Schertzer (GMS)
Chris Meglio (GOHS)
2016
David Cook (RES)
Chris Jones (VHES)
Chris Newell (GMS)
Susan Wedertz (TLES)
2015
Kerri Bodemer (TES)
Karie Shorack (VHES)
Heather Smith (PVES)
2014
Chris Hunter (BVMS)
Mike Brewer (LES)
Alexa Ingram-Dupart (LES)
Pam Moore (RHES)
2013
Cheryl Bryant (TTES)
Amy Eytchison (TES)
Brian Balaris (SNHS)
Scott Wrisley (RVHS)
2012
Amy Stanley (PVES)
Sarah Cisneros (GOHS)
Michelle Stevens (CHES)
Dan Madera (CHS)
2011
Chris Pepes (MMS)
2010
Scott Wrisley (RVHS)
Bill Moyer (GOHS)
2009
Mary Meredith (TVHS)
2008
Sandy Hinkson (LES)
Luanne Mitchell (ARES)
Super Committee Member
2014 was the first year TVEA began Recognizing outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the committee they serve.
2023
Lynn Breen (IAC)
2022
Michelle Nelson (Elections)
Chris Meglio and Mark Mitchell
(Ad Hoc Budget)
2021
Mike Brewer, LES (TVEA Bargaining)
Christina Fenney, AES (TVEA Bargaining)
2020
Julianne Dickinson, GOHS (LCAP)
Kim Evans, GMS (Grievance)
2019
Kristan Morales, CHS (IPD)
2018
Kerri Bodemer, TES (Member Engagement)
Belisa Guerrero, TLES (Member Engagement)
2017
Marcia Varner, FVES (Retirement)
2016
Peter Ricchio, DMS (Political Action)
2015
Melissa Young, PVES (Organizing)
2014
Dawn Murray-Sibby, TVHS (Organizing)
Advocacy Award
2019 was the first year TVEA began recognizing Advocacy Awards for members who have given outstanding service in the areas of Dedication, Commitment and Advocacy.
2023
Dedicated: Amy Thomas
Committed: Doug VomSteeg
Advocacy: Edgar Diaz
2022
Dedicated: Brian Balaris
Committed: Amy Eytchison
Advocacy: Julianne Dickinson
2021
Dedicated: Karie Shorack
Committed: Brian Balaris
Advocacy: Jeff Kingsberg
2020
Dedicated: Dawn Murray-Sibby
Committed: Mike Brewer
Advocacy: Jeff Kingsberg
2019
Dedicated: Chis Jones
Committed: Melissa Gibson
Advocacy: Anastasia Bortcosh
Super Position Specialist
For the first year TVEA is Recognizing a Position Specialist who went above and beyond advocating for the group they represent to our Leadership Council.
2023
Tina Mey, Student Support Services
Proven Leaders of Student Success
This award goes to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in the opportunities they provide students and has proven this over a period of time.
2023
Kristan Morales - CHS
2022
Kelly Maxey - VRMS
2021
Ryan Leonhardi - CHS
2020
Alan Underwood - VRMS
2019
Tobin Brannon - TVHS
Longevity of Service
The Longevity of Service award goes to an individual for their outstanding service in a
multitude of TVEA roles over an extended period of time.
2023 Amy Eytchison Site Leader 8 years, Member Engagement Committee 9 years, Secretary Past 9 years, Equity and Human Rights Committee 2 years
Mike Brewer Bargaining Committee past 9 years, Site Rep 2 years and also on the Safety Committee and Superintendents Council
2022 - Jeff Kingsberg - Site Leader, Secretary, High School Area Director, Committee Chairs and Bargaining Member, 2nd Vice President, TVEA President 2014-2022
Anne McNulty - Bargaining Member 2003-2005, Bargaining Chair 2006, HS Area Director 2007, and the TVEA President 2008-2011
2021- Marcia Varner, CTA State Council, Equity & Human Rights Chair, Retirement Committee Chair, Site Representative
2021- Karie Shorack, Elementary Area Representative, Elections Committee Chair, Site Representative
2017- Mitch Brown, State Council, Executive Board
2016- Larry Thompson- TVEA Bargaining/Grievance/Site Leader
2015- Bob Rollins - TVEA Treasurer, President
Outstanding Service
The Outstanding Service award goes to an individual for their Leadership and Commitment for their specific role they play in the Association.
2023 - Lowena Adhoc/Bargaining, ADHOC Budget Chair the past 7 years, Member for 2 years and Bargaining Member the past 9 years
2022 - Edgar Diaz, Vice President of TVEA the past thirteen years. 2009-2022
Belisa Guerrero Promoting TVEA Member Engagement the past fifteen years. 2007-2022
2021- Karen Hogan, Special Education Committee Chair, Bargaining Team
2016- Edgar Diaz, Bargaining Committee Chair