Golden Apple and Keystone Awards
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The Golden Apple and Keystone Awards are given to honor outstanding individuals who graduated from the College of Education and Human Development at Â鶹´«Ã½. Award recipients are honored at the College of Education and Human Development's Alumni Awards event during Homecoming weekend.
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Eligibility and Criteria
Golden Apple Award
- Must be a graduate of the College of Education and Human Development at Â鶹´«Ã½
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for the teaching and learning process
- Has a distinguished record of applying and widely sharing professional expertise
- Has had a positive impact on Â鶹´«Ã½s or the educational process through high standards, professional integrity and commitment to learner-centered education
Keystone Early Career Award
- Must be a graduate of a human development program within the College of Education and Human Development at Â鶹´«Ã½ within the last ten years
- Hold or have held a professional position with a record of achievements
- Demonstrate high potential to be an exceptional leader in their chosen profession
Keystone Meritorious Achievement Award
- Must be a graduate of a human development program within the College of Education and Human Development at Â鶹´«Ã½ at least ten years prior to nomination year
- Hold or have held a professional position with a record of achievements and professional excellence
- Made significant contributions to their chosen profession
Past Recipients
2023 Golden Apple Award Recipients
Dr. Pam Schwallier
Dr. Pam Schwallier (B.S.'06 Elementary Ed.; Ed.S.'16 Ed. Leadership; Ph.D.'20, K-12 Ed. Leadership)
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Jamie Korinek
Jamie Korinek (B.S.'03 Elementary Ed.; M.A.'09 Ed. Leadership)
View his biography
2023 KEYSTONE EARLY CAREER AWARD RECIPIENT
Desiree Pfeifer
Desiree Pfeifer (B.S.'14, Exercise Science)
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2023 KEYSTONE MERITORIOUS AWARD RECIPIENT
Danielle Gillis
Danielle Gillis (B.S.'09, Dietetics; M.S.'14, Dietetics)
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View past Golden Apple Award recipients, Keystone Early Career Award recipients and Keystone Meritorious Achievement Award recipients.