Tag: Award

Dale Dekker recognized with achievement award

May 11—Dale Dekker grew up pouring over blueprints used by his dad, an architect. “I’m kind of one of those kids who really didn’t know there was another profession,” said Dekker, who grew up in Albuquerque and has worked as an architect in the city since 1978. “I think architecture at its basic level is […]

Newton Twp. farmer to receive distinguished citizen award

Keith Eckel couldn’t envision a better purpose for his grandfather’s farm in Newton Twp. than as the new home for Marley’s Mission, a nonprofit providing free equine-based therapy to children who experienced trauma. Eckel sold 32 acres of farmland to Marley’s Mission for $240,000 in 2012 — about $80,000 less than the asking price. “I […]

DPS Special Agent receives Lifesaving Award

A special agent with the Texas Department of Public Safety recently won a Lifesaving Award for his actions in finding a missing child from Corpus Christi. Henry J. Schultz, a special agent in the Criminal Investigations Division of DPS, was recognized by the Texas Public Safety Commission and DPS Director Steve McCraw at the PSC […]

Frostburg wins state 2024 Water System of the Year award

May 10—FROSTBURG — The ability to overcome unique obstacles, including one of Maryland’s tallest mountains, was part of the reason a local city received a statewide award this week. Although significant scientific and technical work also played a role, the ability to help a neighbor was highlighted as Frostburg received the 2024 Water System of […]

Licking Heights South Elementary earns state award for commitment to military families

Licking Heights Local Schools’ South Elementary has once again received a Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW). This is the second time South has received a Purple Star designation. Purple Star designations are monitored and administered by ODEW’s Purple Star Advisory Board, which includes educational experts and stakeholders passionate […]

ISU’s President Curtis receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award

May 3—Indiana State University President Deborah Curtis has been awarded Indiana’s Sagamore of the Wabash award. Gov. Eric Holcomb bestowed the honor via video at Curtis’ retirement celebration dinner April 25, with Mayor Brandon Sakbun assisting with the presentation, according to the university’s online publication, ISU Today. The Sagamore of the Wabash is presented to […]

Maryland teen to receive Civil Air Patrol award

May 3—A teenager from Maryland will be honored Tuesday night at the Tri-County Flight Civil Air Patrol meeting in Sidney. Joshua Nelson, 16, is scheduled to receive the Mitchell Award. He was recently promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. His father, Michael Nelson, is a first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil […]