2024 Character Recognition Awards
Character Recognition Day speakers and proclamation presentation:
Wanda Sommers Wall, Synergy & Leadership Exchange, executive director
Nancy Erickson, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, associate director Character and Virtue Education
Proclamation presentation by Stephanie Graff, Minnesota Department of Education, deputy commissioner
Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Character.org, president
Honorees:
ComMUSICation — Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award
Northfield High School – Minnesota Promising Practice Award
Todd Otis – Champion of Character
Event photos:
The Inner Hero – Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award
Roseville Area High School – Minnesota Promising Practice Award
(L-R): Matt Bostrom, Don Salverda, Ambrose Russell, Todd Otis, Suwana Kirkland, Barbara Shin, Todd Lefko, Barb Bergseth
Ricky Austin, Higher Aim Foundation – Catholic Educator Award (given by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota)
Waseca Area Learning Center – Minnesota Promising Practice Award
Cologne Academy – Minnesota Promising Practice Award
Matt Bostrom – Champion of Character
