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President's Award

The President's Award recognizes an individual who has benefited MASBO members by contributing to the growth and advancement of the profession and whose investment of time and skills have substantially improved school efficiency. The President's Award is given in recognition of an individual's outstanding contribution to a school district, community, and/or MASBO.

Boston Business Technology


MASBO is grateful for its partnership with Boston Business Technology for making this prestigious award possible. The awardee selection is considered and made by the MASBO President; there is no application process. The recipient receives a tangible memento, recognition in a press release, a letter to the recipient's leadership, recognition in the MASBO Notebook, presentation at a mutually convenient School Committee meeting, and a $1,500 donation to the District. Awards are conferred at a mutually agreeable time, preferably at the Annual Institute, and the recipient may bring one guest at no charge.

Current MASBO President selects recipient.

2024

  • Robert O'Donnell, Massachusetts Department of Education

2023

  • Mary Ellen Normen, Lincoln Public Schools

2022 

  • Christine Lynch, Massachusetts Department of Education

2021

  • Cynthia D. Mahr, Wellesley Public Schools

2020

  • Kristen Behnke, Pittsfield Public Schools

2019

  • Anne Gulati, Needham Public Schools

2018

  • Richard G. Bedard, Jr., Millbury Public Schools

2017

  • Brian Allen, Worcester Public Schools

2016

  • Mary C. DeLai, Wilmington Public Schools

2015

  • Mary Ellen Normen (Dunn), Lexington Public Schools

2014

  • David A. Verdolino, Medway Public Schools

2013

  • Peter D. DeRoeve, Retired MASBO Matters Newsletter Editor

2012

  • Paul O. Schaefer, King Philip Regional School District

2011

  • John A. Manzi, Springfield Public Schools

2010

  • Donald J. Charest, Agawam Public Schools

2009

  • Susan K. Givens, Masconomet Regional School District

2008

  • Sally P.W. Douglas, Pittsfield Public Schools

2007

  • Candice M. Walczak, South Hadley Public Schools

2006

  • Joel H. Lovering, Attleboro Public Schools

2005

  • A. Francis Finnell, Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District

2004

  • Roger L. Young, Manchester Essex Regional School District

          2003

          • Joseph J. Delude, Seekonk Public Schools

          2002

          • Joseph Flahive, Longmeadow Public Schools

          2001

          • Jay Sullivan, Massachusetts Department of Education

          2000

          • Donald D. Johnson, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

          1999

          • John A. Crafton, Methuen Public Schools

          1998

          • John Ryan, Tewksbury Town Schools

          1997

          • Robert Watmough, Bourne Public Schools

          1996

          • Frank Antonelli, Greater Lowell School District

          1995

          • John Conway, Stoneham Public Schools

          1994

          • Rose DiOrio, Milford Public Schools
          • Stephen Moynihan, Quincy Public Schools