2. MPAEA Awards
2016
Boise, Idaho

3. Awards of Excellence     
These awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of adult education at the state or local level. The recipient must be a member of his/her state affiliate or MPAEA. One award is given per state.

4. Arizona
Rickey
Jackson

5. Colorado
Anna Mae
Rael-Lindsay

6. Idaho
Melody Clegg

7. Montana
Suzette
Fletcher

8. Nevada
Jennifer
Keiser

9. New Mexico
Gloria Rael

10. North Dakota
Dr. Penny L. Hetletved

11. Utah
Michelle Moore

12. Wyoming
Lori McKearney

13. Lay Leader of the Year
This award is to honor people in professions outside education who have proven to be close friends or allies of adult education and lifelong learning. The recipient need not be a member of MPAEA. One award is given per year.

14. Lay Leader of the Year
Carolyn Holly

15. Legislator of the Year
This award recognizes a legislator who has proven to be a strong supporter of adult education, and has influenced respective legislatures to promote and enhance lifelong learning opportunities for the citizens of his or her state.

16. Legislator of the Year
Lance Clow

17. Learner of the Year
This award is to honor a learner who has achieved success with his or her educational goals, and continues on the pathway of lifelong learning. This individual is selected by the hosting state.

18. Learner of the Year
Doug Kellis

19. Educator of the Year
This award is to honor an educator from the hosting state, who has proven to be a strong supporter of adult education, and has influenced students and colleagues in the pursuit of lifelong education.

20. Educator of the Year
Laura Umthun

21. Award of Merit
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This is the highest award that MPAEA presents. It is given to an outstanding individual who has greatly contributed to the advancement of adult education.

22. Award of Merit
Glenda Sinks

23. Award of Appreciation
This award is given to the past president of MPAEA in show of great appreciation for his or her volunteer service for the support and furthering pursuit of adult education pathways.

24. Award of Appreciation
Kathleen Jameson

25. !!!!
Enjoy the conference
Please give a warm round of applause and shout of thanks to these wonderful award recipients.