Teacher Appreciation Annual Awards 2025
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 28, 2025
Contact: Megan Lis
701-577-6000
Teacher Appreciation Annual Awards Banquet
Williston, ND—The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) partnered with the Williston Community Builders and PAC- Williston Basin School District #7 to host this year’s annual Teacher Appreciation Awards Banquet. Five awards were presented this year, including Principal of the Year, Vice Principal of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, and Substitute Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to the deserving award winners for all their hard work this school year:
Principal of the Year: Reo Boston from Wilkinson Elementary
Vice Principal of the Year: Paul Richter from Hagan Elementary
Teacher of the Year: Trisha Olson from Rickard Elementary
Support Paraprofessional of the Year: Becky Vondal from Hagan Elementary
Substitute Teacher of the Year: Garrett Gathman from Missouri Ridge Elementary
Thank you to the sponsors that helped make this event possible:
Silver Sponsors: Gate City Bank, Devon Energy, Apex Clean Energy, & Triangle Electric
Award Sponsors: Sabin Metal West Corporation, Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative, & CHI St. Alexius Health Williston- Mercy Medical Foundation
Door Prize Sponsor: American State Bank & Trust
Food & Drink Partner: American Legion, Edgar M. Boyd Post 37
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