Friend of Middle Level Education Award

This award is given to an individual, an agency, or a business that has made a significant contribution to middle level education in Utah. Nominees for this award should

• Represent parents, business, government, or other community agencies;
• Be, or have been, actively involved in bringing about middle level education reform or improvement in Utah; and
• Be known as a person of high personal ethics, reflecting a model of exemplary behavior and reputation.

Selection procedures

Selection procedures include a committee review of nominations and materials, with the ultimate decision being made by the Utah Middle Level Association Board Members.

The following documentation must accompany the nomination

• A letter of support that speaks directly to the stated criteria.
• Documentation indicating demonstrated service and leadership worthy of this award.
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ALL AWARDS APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEB. 1, 2010, TO

UMLA
PO Box 521286
Salt Lake City, UT
84152-1286

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Past Recipients of the Friend of Middle Level Education Award:

• 1997 Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News Education Writer
• 1998 Michael Leavitt, Governor of Utah
• 1999 Gary Carlston, Education Advisor to Governor of Utah, Salt Lake City
• 2001 Mossi White, School Board Member, Provo School District, Provo, Utah
• 2005 Lisa Kirchenheiter, School Board Member, Park City, Utah
• 2007 Kerrie Naylor, Executive Director, Jordan School District
• 2008 Rob McDaniel, Human Resources Director, Murray School District
• 2009 Christine Huley, Granite School District
  

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