ACE of Florida recently recognized several individuals for their outstanding achievements and/or contributions to adult and community education students, teachers, administrators and programs throughout the state at the 22nd annual ACE Conference, October 1-3, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Orlando. Nominations were received from across the state, and the awards committee selected the following recipients:
ACE Hall of Fame
Dr. Leo Mediavilla, Facilitator, FranklinCovey, Naples, FL
ACE President’s Award
Dr. Anthony Iacono, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Indian River State College
The Anita Ryall Excellence In Adult and Technical Virtual Education Award
Nancy Marsh, GED Online Instructor, Pasco County
ACE of Florida Lifetime Achievement Award
John Wigley, Retired Director, Adult and Community Education, Brevard County Schools
2012 ACE Achievement Awards
Business Supporter of the Year
Pinellas Hope – Catholic Charities, Sheila Lopez and Angelia Mosley, Pinellas County
Teacher of the Year
Martha Chavers, Department of Corrections, Jackson County
The John E. Lawrence Administrator of the Year
Charles B. Dailey, Principal, Dunbar Community School, Lee County Public Schools
Advocacy Supporter of the Year
Art Ellison, Administrator, Bureau of Adult Education, New Hampshire Department of Education