Sharon Davis-Stubbe Awards
Each year, OAACE honors Sharon Davis-Stubbe, a devoted advocate for adult and continuing education in Ohio, by presenting awards for outstanding teacher, administrator, support staff, and contributor. Winners are selected by a committee of practitioners and recognized at the annual OAACE conference.
Nominations for the 2024 awards have closed. Award nominations will open again in August 2025.
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Outstanding Instructors
- Chris Richards, Seeds of Literacy, 2021
- Julie Thuman, Cincinnati Aspire, 2020
- Mike Flaig, Scioto County Aspire, 2019
- Helen Poti, Polaris Career Center, 2018
- Maureen Daly, State of Ohio Instructor of the Year, 2017
- Marjorie Pyles-Hearst, Northeast Region Instructor of the Year, 2017
- Mary Jane Bacome, State Instructor of the Year, 2016
- Cindy Daniels, State Instructor of the Year, 2015
- Kathleen McDonnell, Northeast Region Instructor of the Year, 2015
- Geri Ryan, Northwest Region Instructor of the Year, 2014
- Julie Stoffel, State Instructor of the Year, 2014
- Gail Browning, State of Ohio Instructor of the Year, 2013
- Sheryl Risner, Regional Instructor of the Year, Northwest Region, 2013
- Linda McBride & Marta Caceres, Regional Instructors of the Year, Southwest Region, 2013
- Paula Mehl and Karen Rummler, 2012
- Mary Ellen McKinley, 2011
- Connie Shriver, 2010
- Karen Ross, 2009
- Leslie Farr, 2008
- Paula Mullet, 2007
- Larry Klingler, 2006
- Rita Sayre, 2005
- Jill Kramer, 2004
- Nancy Schwab, 2003
- Frances Strayer, 2002
Outstanding Administrator
- Dr. Carmine Stewart, Seeds of Literacy, 2021
- Joe McGowan, Ohio University, 2020
- Laure Gauntner, Maplewood Career Center, 2019
- Emily Hartzler, Wayne County Schools Career Center, 2018
- Dr. Peg Morelli, Upper Valley Career Center ABLE Director, 2016
- Bonnie Entler, Seeds of Literacy, 2015
- Rick McIntosh, Project Learn, 2014
- Dee Bell, Regional Director of the Year, State Coordinator of the Year, 2013
- Doris Schoning, Northwest Region, 2013
- Charney Fitz, Mid-East Career and Technology Center, 2012
- Holly Pletcher, 2010
- Susan Sheehan, 2007
- Norma Wetzel, 2006
- David McQuown, 2005
- Sharon Halter, 2003
- Jerry Drone, 2002
Outstanding Support Staff
- Eunice Cabrera, Cuyahoga Community College Aspire, 2019
- Holly Rose, Warren County Career Center, 2018
- Denise Blair, Pickaway-Ross CTC, 2011
- Shirley Danley, Mid-East CTC, 2010
- Sue Peters, 2009
- Mary Cook, 2008
- Donna Turski, 2007
- Robin Peck, 2005
- Nancy Bolton and Fay Pigg, 2004
- Joyce Sheets, Ohio Department of Education, 2003
- Sarah Reyes-Cairo, 2002
Outstanding Contributor
- Carrie Fife, 2016
- June Blauvelt, 2015
- Ken Blanchard, 2014
- Keith Hyde, WorkForce Services Unlimited, 2012
- Vicki Fourman, Clark County Literacy Coalition, 2011
- St Paul’s United Church of Christ, 2008
- Time Warner Cable, 2007
- George Marshal Adkins, 2006
- Jack Frech, 2004
- Akron-Summit County Public Library, 2002