William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership
The Hamilton Community Foundation is honored to offer the William C. and Delight M. Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership.
The family of William and Delight Eloe established this award in 2010 to recognize a teacher or administrator in the Aurora Public School system.
The $1,500 award is presented to an Aurora Public Schools teacher or administrator who demonstrates inspirational academic leadership; exceptional classroom teaching effectiveness; administrative professionalism; professional growth; and/or excellent public relations with students, parents, peers, alumni, and other constituents.
Nominations may be submitted by students, parents, colleagues, and other community members.
Nominations are accepted February 1 to March 15th each year. Forms are available online at hcfne.org or in person at the Hamilton Community Foundation or Aurora Public Schools Superintendent’s Office.
The recipient is recognized at the annual Aurora Public School Teachers Luncheon each May.
William and Delight Eloe Award Recipients
2023 - Haley Sigler (Aurora Elementary School, Title 1 Teacher)
2022 - Randy Maahs (APS Custodial Supervisor)
2021 - Rod Havens (Aurora High School English and STRIV)
2020 – Doug Monson (Aurora Elementary School Counselor)
2019 – Shari Krejci (Aurora Elementary School, 2nd Grade)
2018 – Laurie Anderson (Aurora Elementary School, Kindergarten)
2017 – Jason Frew (Aurora High Vocal Music)
2016 – Amy Wilson (Aurora Elementary School, 5th Grade)
2015 – Jessica Gallagher (Aurora Schools Physical Education/Asst. Athletic Director)
2014 – Karrie Wiarda (Aurora High School English)
2013 – Luey Krejdl (Aurora Special Education)
2012 – Maggie Rasmussen (Aurora High School Counselor)
2011 – Dan Sodomka (Aurora High School Band)