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 ChalkboardJohn 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. |





