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2023 MASA Spring Award Recipients Announced!

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February 17, 2023
Each year, MASA provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members and colleagues who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education. We are pleased to announce this year’s spring award recipients!

The 2023 Polaris Leadership Award and the Richard Green Scholar Award recipients will be announced at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference on Thursday, March 9, 2023. These two awards are presented annually at the MASA Fall Conference.


Minnesota Superintendent of the Year Award
Sponsored by ATS&R | recognized Thursday, March 9 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
  • Dr. Matthew Hillmann, Northfield Public Schools | News Release
Dr. Hillmann was one of the four finalists for AASA’s 2023 National Superintendent of the Year®.

MASA Distinguished Service Award
presented Thursday, March 9 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
  • Barb Nicol, Retired President, Barbara Nicol Public Relations | News Release

Kay E. Jacobs Memorial Award
presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
  • Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams, Superintendent, Eastern Carver County Schools | News Release

Outstanding Central Office Administrator Award
presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference

Greater Minnesota Recipient
  • Jamie Nord, Executive Director of the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) | News Release

Metro Recipient
  • Anthony Padrnos, Executive Director of Technology for Osseo Area Schools | News Release

MASA Administrators of Excellence
presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference

This award honors an administrator annually from each of the nine MASA regions for their service to the association and colleagues through their active regional participation. Read the full news release here.


  • Region 1: Erick Enger, Superintendent, Lake City Public Schools
  • Region 2: Dan Anderson, Superintendent, Maple River Schools
  • Region 3: Todd Holthaus, Superintendent, Hills-Beaver Creek Schools
  • Region 4: Jeffrey Drake, Superintendent, Fergus Falls Public School District
  • Region 5: Lee Westrum, Superintendent, Wadena-Deer Creek Schools
  • Region 6: Ann-Marie Foucault, Superintendent, St. Michael-Albertville School District
  • Region 7: Kevin Grover, Superintendent, International Falls Schools
  • Region 8: Lance Bagstad, Superintendent, Park Rapids Area School District
  • Region 9: Astein Osei, Superintendent, St. Louis Park Public Schools

Congratulations to all of our 2023 spring award recipients!

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    • BIPOC Affinity Group
    • Professional Dialogue Sessions
    • MASA Mentor Program
    • What we are Reading
    • MASA Master Classes
    • Great Start Cohort
    • MASA Women's Leadership Network
    • School Violence Prevention Symposium
    • Expert Ease Video Library - MASA
    • School Tax Elections Workshop
      • School Tax Elections Materials
    • Instructional Leadership Network
    • Other Learning Opportunities
  • Newsroom
    • Public Schools Week Toolkit
    • 2023 Spring Awards Announced
  • MASA Jobsite
  • At the Capitol
  • Calendar
  • COVID-19
  • Business Partners
  • Foundation
  • Members Only
  • StormReady™
  • Regional Leaders
  • Recognition
  • P-CARD PROGRAM
  • MSDLAF+
  • Crisis Communication Services
  • School Tax Elections