Golden Apple Awards
The Golden Apple is awarded by nomination from peers and distinguishes one outstanding educator in each of the twenty Eau Claire Area School District schools, as well as one honoree awarded for districtwide support roles. The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation partners with generous area businesses to honor and recognize exceptional service in the schools.
Business Sponsored Grants:
• Each honoree is awarded with $500 in unrestricted grant funding to use in their classrooms or buildings in any way they choose. The only requirement is that the funds must be used to impact students.
• Each school is also awarded a $500 grant to their Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Fund For Today, which the principal can use for the school’s greatest needs.
2026 Golden Apple Honorees
2025 Golden Apple Honorees
2025 Golden Apple Honorees: (DeLong) Kirsten Dzienkowski; (Flynn) Corinne Hutchins; (Lakeshore} Avery Volz; (Locust Lane) Rebecca Johnson; (Longfellow) Danielle Hyde; (Manz) Tricia Helms; (McKinley) Douglas Diermeier; (Meadowview) Adam Leicht; (Memorial) Kelly Hayden; (Montessori) Amanda Davis-Anibas; (North) Brent Wathke; (Northstar) Jennifer Berg; (Northwoods) Sarah Gilbert; (Prairie Ridge) Katelyn Jaenke; (Putnam Heights) Stacy Berger; (Robbins) Emily Gray; (Roosevelt) Anna Willkom; (Sam Davey) Danielle Johnson; (Sherman) Kathryn Albin; (South) Kristine Choate; (District Wide Staff) Zachary Berg
Many thanks to Bob Gallaher and WEAU for their dedication, time, coverage and service to this great cause; and to the Eau Claire Area School District for their loyal support of the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, and their support of the district faculty and staff!