NSSEA Awards

David McCurrach Distinguished Service Award


2010 David McCurrach Distinguished Service Award Winner – Norma Ireland from The Chalkboard

The David McCurrach Distinguished Service Award was first presented in 1989 in honor of a man who served as Executive Director of the Association from 1952-82. This prestigious award is given annually to an active NSSEA member who has exhibited dedication to the Association or contributed special outstanding services over the years.

Congratulations to the 2010 Winner!

Norma Ireland, The Chalkboard

Previous Winners

2009 Bill Stone, Stone’s School Supply
2008 Judy Milles, GW School Supply
2007 Lorraine Moore, MooreCo. L.P.
2006 Allen Raymond, Teaching K-8 Magazine
2005 Sally Bennett, Bennett’s Educational Materials
2003 Peter Li, Peter Li Education Group
2002 Richard Creason, Manning’s School Supply
2001 Kay Fredericks, Trend enterprises
2000 Chris Foster, Invicta Plastics Ltd.
1999 Luella Connelly, Creative Teaching Press
1998 John Seibert, American Paper Converters, Inc.
1997 Gordon Case, Bemiss-Jason Corp.
1996 James P. Moon, J.R. Moon Pencil Co. Inc.
1995 Lowell Thompson, Thompson Book & Supply
1994 Robert Kurtz, Jr., Kurtz Bros.
1993 Bert Parke, Democrat Printing & Lithographing
1992 Imogene Forte, Incentive Publications, Inc.
1991 James R. Moon, J.R. Moon Pencil Co., Inc.
1990 O.L. Petty, Royal Seating Corp.
1989 Rib Hall, Rib Hall’s Educational Sales

Nominations are currently being accepted for the David McCurrach Distinguished Service Award via the Leadership Nomination Ballot Form (Interactive PDF). This award is given to active members who have exhibited dedication to the Association or contributed special or outstanding service over the years. Nominees may not currently hold a leadership position and previous NSSEA leadership experience is not necessary. Nomination forms must be returned to NSSEA headquarters by August 6, 2010.

John L. Spalding Memorial Scholarship

2010 JLS Scholarship Winner - Colin Leidall with member presenter Norma Ireland from The Chalkboard


John L. Spalding

Each year NSSEA provides two $2,500 college scholarships for NSSEA members’ employees and/or their children through the annual John L. Spalding Memorial Scholarship Program.

Congratulations to the 2010 Winners!

Colin Leidall, sponsored by The Learning Stop

Morgan Pitz, sponsored by School Specialty

Previous Winners

2009 Crystal Ann Costello, sponsored by School Specialty
Alicia Miller, sponsored by Creative Catalog Concepts
2008 Theresa Ryckman, sponsored by Pacon Corp.
2007 Laura Grunewald, sponsored by Frank Cooney Co.
Erin Kelley, sponsored by The Book Vendor
2006 Kimberly Dyar, sponsored by Shick School & Office Supply
2005 Sarah Pride, sponsored by Home Life, Inc.
2003 Matthew Driscoll, sponsored by Paragon Furniture
2002 Brittany Belson, sponsored by Best-Rite Mfg.
2001 Evan Faheem Ghazi, sponsored by Global
Business Products
2000 Mindy Dolnick, sponsored by Sax Arts & Crafts
1999 Jessica Lepler, sponsored by L.L. Weans
1998 Sarah Wonak, sponsored by Wonak & Associates
1997 Ann Reidel, sponsored by School Specialty, Inc.
1996 Misty Lynne Cronemiller, sponsored by Child Care
1995 Jodi Meharry, sponsored by Shick Supply & Equip.
1994 Heidi Nicole Woodlum, sponsored by Royal Seating
Christina Coltey, sponsored by Parent-Teacher Connection
1993 Roxanne Rae Willis, sponsored by Bemiss-Jason
1992 Lorri Beth McCrannels, sponsored by J. L. Hammett
1991 Brenda Gray, sponsored by School Specialty, Inc.
1990 John Sorg, sponsored by Econ-o-line of America
1989 Jamie Meharry, sponsored by Shick Supply & Equip.
1988 Janet Wynn, sponsored by School Mate, Inc.
1987 Magel McDilda, sponsored by J.S. Latta, Inc.

Customer Service Award

2010 Award Winner - Edupress

2010 Award Winner - TREND Enterprises Inc.

The NSSEA Retail Store Council selects Customer Service Awards based on nominations by retail members of the Association. The purpose of the NSSEA Customer Service Awards is to promote excellence, best practice, and innovation in customer service and to highlight their importance in today’s business climate.

Congratulations to the 2010 Winners!

Edupress

TREND Enterprises, Inc.

Previous Winners

2009 Flipside Products
TREND enterprises Inc.
2008 Mahar Manufacturing
TREND enterprises Inc.
2007 Frog Street Press
TREND enterprises Inc.
2006 Remedia Publications
Carson-Dellosa Publishing
2005 Frog Street Press
TREND enterprises Inc.
2003 Remedia Publications
TREND enterprises Inc.
2002 Lights, Camera, Interaction!
Carson-Dellosa Publishing
2001 The Mailbox Book Co.
TREND enterprises Inc.