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2023 Recipients

Portraits of all the spring award winners on a gold background

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Each year, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, along with the San Bernardino County School Boards Association and County Communicators Network, recognizes individuals and groups who give outstanding service and support to public education with the countywide Education Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Award.

2023 Education Medal of Honor Recipients

Volunteer in Action

Community Volunteer

Jackie Lawson, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District

Service Group

Music Changing Lives, East Valley Communities

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Partners in Education

Small Business or Franchise

Alverson Family Daycare, Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District

Corporation or Government Agency

CalPortland Company, High Desert Communities

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Excellence in Education

Education Professional

Dr. Lisa Lamb, Lewis Center for Educational Research

Student Alumni

Dr. Rhea McIver Gibbs, Rialto Unified School District

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2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Dr. Ronald J. Powell

Retired CEO of the California Association of Health and Education Linked Professionals, Apple Valley Unified School District

Dr. Sandra Rodriguez

Assistant Superintendent, Student Services, San Bernardino City Unified School District

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