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Impact Awards

Impact Awards

Impact is worth celebrating.

Award Recipients

Each year, the Foundation recognizes individuals, businesses, and educators making a difference. Join us in celebrating their impact.

Melissa Gross

2025 Volunteer of the Year

Heidi Leavengood

2025 Board Member of the Year

Waukee YMCA

2025 Community Partner of the Year

Hy-Vee

2025 Large Business of the Year

Vibrant Insurance Group

2025 Medium Business of the Year

Lonumn Events

2025 Small Business of the Year

Teaching Excellence Award

Recognizing the work of one educator in the district.

Presented by Shottenkirk Waukee

This award recognizes the work of one educator within the Waukee Community School District who elevates the classroom, school, and workplace experience through innovation, leadership, and integrity. Educators are nominated by their peers. A committee of board members and community volunteers review all nominations and select the annual Teaching Excellence Award winner.

Congratulations to the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award recipient Stacy Hansen, K-12 Technology & Innovation Teaching Coach.

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Congratulations to the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award recipient Allison Flack of Sugar Creek Elementary.

 

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