MASE Legacy Award
An important focus of the work of MASE is the support of emerging education leaders. The MASE Legacy Award recognizes a MASE member for his or her commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect the MASE mission.

2017 Honors: Keith Erickson, Retired Director of Special Services for the Albert Lea Area School District (Minnesota), has been awarded the Legacy Award by the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE). Mr. Erickson will be honored for his commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect the MASE mission at a statewide
recognition ceremony to be held at the 2017 MASE Fall Leadership Conference, October 25-27 at Cragun’s Conference Center in Brainerd. Click Here for Press Release


Nomination
  1. Nominations are made through a process determined by the MASE Nominating Committee.
  2. Candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
  3. Nominations must be made in writing by completing the nomination materials, submitted by the nomination due date.
  4. Nominee must be a current MASE member.
  5. Nominee must have contributed to the professional growth and development of others.
  6. Nominee must have a service history as a long-standing, contributing MASE member.
  7. Nominee must have demonstrated commitment through: training; mentoring; personal support; modeling; an impact that is considerable and measurable over time; and contribution at the local, regional, and state levels.

Selection
  1. The MASE Nominating Committee selects the recipient based on a review of candidate biographical information provided in the nomination materials.
  2. The Nominating Committee members selects recipients through the use of an individually administered rating scale or secret vote.
  3. The candidate with the highest overall score is selected for the award.

Award Presentation
  1. The  award is presented annually at the MASE Fall Leadership Conference.
  2. The recipient receives a plaque and complimentary registration and lodging at the conference.

2018 Nomination Form
nominations are due January 8, 2018
Recipient History
2018 TBD
2017 Keith Erickson
2016 Karen Filla
2015 Nan Records
2014 No Recipient
2013 Chris Sonenblum
2012 John Messelt
2010 Janine Dahms-Walker
2009 Denny Ulmer
2008 Bob Vaadeland
2006 Earl Mergens
2005 Norena Hale