2023 Recipients
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
Jenny Owen
Director, Communications and Intergovernmental Relations
For additional information, please call 909.386.2413.
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San Bernardino, CA 92415-0020