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ACE of Florida, Inc., Announces Award Recipients at 19th Annual ACE Conference

The Adult and Community Educators of Florida, Inc., (ACE of Florida, Inc.), recently recognized several individuals for their outstanding achievements and/or contributions to adult and community education students, teachers, administrators and programs throughout the state at the 19th annual ACE Conference, September 20-23, at the Hilton Daytona Beach. Nominees were received from across the state, and the awards committee selected the following recipients:

ACE Hall of Fame

Awarded in honor and recognition of distinguished service, excellence in education and dedication to the principles of lifelong learning.
  • Robert Breitbard, Administrator, Adult and Community Education, Collier County Public Schools
  • Dr. Edwidge Bryant, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning Principles, College of Education, University of Central Florida

ACE Past-President Recognition Award

  • Robert Breitbard, Administrator, Adult and Community Education, Collier County Public Schools, President of ACE of Florida, Inc., 2008-2009

Retiring ACE Board Member’s Recognition Award

  • Neal “Chip” Alford, Orlando, District VI, 2003-2009
  • Roger Pelser, West Palm Beach, District XII, 2001-2009
  • David Giampalo, Ft. Myers, District XIV, 1998-2009
  • Fayne Johnson, Ft. Lauderdale, District XV, 2008-2009

The Anita Ryall Excellence In Adult and Technical Virtual Education Award

  • Suzanne Ensmann, Director, Adult Education, Indian River State College President of FATDEC, 2008-2009

2009 ACE Achievement Awards

Media Promotion of the Year

Awarded to a media enterprise or media person whom has demonstrated outstanding support of adult and community education by publishing/broadcasting ongoing information regarding adult and community concepts, education activities and related services.
  • Lester Dumas, Tallahassee, Adult Education Satellite Video Conference Producer
  • Charles Lockwood, Tallahassee, Adult Education Satellite Video Conference Co-Producer
  • Mike Dunn, Director of Production, WFSU-TV/4FSU, Tallahassee

Business Supporter of the Year

Awarded to a business, industry, or organization which has provided exceptional support for adult and community education by providing interagency cooperation, providing financial commitment, a public relations effort or establishing a distinguished record of meeting community needs.
  • Lisa Vinciguerra, Hilton Naples and Tower

Volunteer of the Year

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service in the field of adult and community education by volunteering time, materials, or played a key role in promoting educational improvements.
  • Denise Brock, Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, Washington County
  • Rick Everitt, Panhandle Area Educational Consortium, Washington County

Teacher of the Year

Awarded to an exceptionally skilled and dedicated part-time or full-time teacher in adult or community education who has a proven record of student success, participated in professional development and supported students, fellow teachers and administrators.
  • Libby Citty, Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Trudy Johnson, Lake County Public Schools

The John E. Lawrence Administrator of the Year

Awarded to an administrator who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in adult or community education by selecting, developing and supporting effective teachers, developing and implementing innovative programs, attained outstanding accomplishments while working with students, programs, agencies and demonstrated exemplary commitment to professional and community organizations which support adult and community education.
  • Tammy Crawford-Morse, Hillsborough County Public Schools

ACE of Florida is the statewide professional association for adult and community educators and represents the interests, concerns and talents of adult and community education professionals and volunteers. ACE is committed to improving and expanding adult and community education programs and services to enhance the quality of life for all Floridians.