Education Awards
The Dawbarn Education Awards
The Dawbarn Education Awards celebrate and reward exceptional individuals in the Community of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County. Established in 1992 by H. Dunlop “Buz” Dawbarn, this fund aims to improve public education. Each year, the awards event honors educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring, encouraging, and fostering the education of young people.
Dawbarn Education Awards 2012
- Stephanie Sandridge, Special Education Teacher, Shelburne Middle School
- Catherine Olson, Third Grade Teacher, Wenonah Elementary School
- Janet Hamilton, Biology/Research Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School
- Renee Campbell, Second Grade Teacher, McSwain Elementary School
- Tammy Hipes, Assistant Principal, Kate Collins Middle School
- Jessica Herr, Art Teacher, Buffalo Gap High School
- Dana Jackson, Secretary, William Perry Elementary School
- Sarah Davis, Fifth Grade Teacher, Verona Elementary School
- Ramona DeWitt, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Waynesboro Public Schools
- Elaine Almarode, Instructor, Valley Vocational Technical School
The Smyth Education Awards
The Smyth Education Awards honor outstanding individuals serving in the Nelson County public schools system. The awards program was established by Mr. and Mrs. H. Gordon Smyth in 1998.
Smyth Education Awards 2012
- Kathy Baron-Stump, Resource Teacher, Nelson County High School
- Meaghan Cabot, French Teacher, Nelson Middle School & Nelson County High School
- Jeff Campbell, Maintenance Department, Nelson County Public Schools
- Sandy Conley, Instructional Assistant, Rockfish River Elementary School
- Mary Alice Formo, Elementary School Teacher, Nelson County Public Schools
- Cindy Fulcher, Fifth Grade Teacher, Rockfish River Elementary School
- Kevin Knight, Advanced Math Teacher, Nelson County High School
- Tony Long, Custodian, Nelson County High School
- Mary Martin, Food Service, Tye River Elementary School
- Laurie Oliver, Math Teacher, Nelson Middle School
