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2024 Recipients

Portraits of all the spring award winners on a gold background

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

2024 Education Medal of Honor Recipients

Volunteer in Action

Community Volunteer

Ashley Haines, Mt. Baldy School District

Service Group

Pure Land Foundation, San Bernardino City Unified School District

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Partners in Education

Small Business or Franchise

Final Touch Construction, Fontana Unified School District

Corporation or Government Agency

California University of Science and Medicine, Colton Joint Unified School District

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Excellence in Education

Education Professional

Dr. Gabe Petrocelli, Chaffey Joint Union High School District

Student Alumni

Amy Avila, Needles Unified School District

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2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Lea Michelle Cash

Leadership Teacher, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Marcelino “Mars” Serna

Board President, Fontana Unified School District

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