Awards

Awards

E. Burns -  Volunteer of the Year

 In 2000, the Steering Committee of the Learning in Retirement Organization established the E. Burns Apfeld LIR Volunteer of the Year Award.  This award is given annually to recognize an LIR member(s) that has given outstanding service and leadership to our organization.  The entire LIR membership has the opportunity to nominate an individual or individuals that they believe has provided this leadership.  

Recipients'

2000 - Burns Apfeld

2001 - Fred Born

2002 - Betty John

2003 - Del Zimmerman

2004 - Dick Branigan

2005 - Helen Wittenberg

2006 - Bernie Olejniczak

2007 - Bill Mattes

2008 - Barry and Noreen Johnson

2009 - John Procknow

2010 - Patricia Worden

2011 - Eileen Leinweber and Miriam Hasse

2012 - John Allen

Robert L Berner - Teaching Excellence Award

The Robert Berner Outstanding Teaching Award was established in 2005. This award is designed to give recognition to an individual from our membership who has contributed significantly to the development of LIR programs through teaching excellence.  

 Recipients’

2005 - Robert Berner

2006 - Gloria Link

2008 - Bill Mattes

2009 - Don Burdick

2010 - Marlene and Tom Herzing

2011 - Jean Nelson