COMMUNITY COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AWARD:
The Andersons, Inc.
Nominated by Sister Brenda Haynes, Principal of Queen of Apostles School
Highlights: Partnership with Queen of Apostles School, levy campaign advising, principal mentoring, field trip sponsorship, merchandise discounts, zoo programs.

ADVOCATE FOR PARTNERING AWARD:
Mr. Bill Niehous
Highlights: First Robotics teams at Toledo Technology Academy & Rogers High School, First Robotics Lego League Competition, Partners In Toledo board and committees

CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD:
Suzanne Muggy, Assistant Principal, Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls
Nominated by Valerie Garforth of Trinity Episcopal Church
Highlights: drawing school partners and staff together, personal thank yous for all donations, encourage students to send thank you drawings and letters, coordinate efforts of various partners.

INNOVATION IN PARTNERING AWARD:
United Way of Greater Toledo Women's Initiative, represented by Gayle Campbell
Nominated by East Side Elementary School Principal Elaine Burton and Assistant Principal Tony Speaks
Highlights: Led first social/emotional learning initiative in the area - at East Side Central Elementary

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD:
Gary Hutt
Nominated by GM Powertrain
Highlights: Mentor and curriculum advisor for Toledo Technology Academy

OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD:
St. Anne Mercy Hospital, represented by Kay Leslie-Pilner
Nominated by Pope John Paul II school principal Thomas Gladieux
Highlights: playground and indoor fitness equipment, installation, and wellness monitoring

OUTSTANDING PARTNER AWARD:
Brooks Insurance Agency, represented by Jennifer Duffield, Liz Perry, Karen Berki, and Debby Schaefer
Nominated by Walbridge School Principal Teri Sherwood
Highlights: Tutoring, field day volunteers, employee donations

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