Golden Apple and Keystone Awards

  • Kevin Curiel-Vazquez, 2022 Keystone Early Career Award Recipient

  • Dr. Diane Owen-Rogers, 2022 Golden Apple Award Recipient

  • Dr. Mary Kay VanDriel

    Dr. Mary Kay VanDriel, 2022 Keystone Meritorious Award Recipient 

  • Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna

    Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna, 2022 Golden Apple Award Recipient

About the awards

The Golden Apple and Keystone Awards are given to honor outstanding individuals who graduated from the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University. Award recipients are honored at the College of Education and Human Development's Alumni Awards event during Homecoming weekend.

Nominate

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Deadline: TBD

Eligibility and Criteria

Golden Apple Award

  • Must be a graduate of the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for the teaching and learning process
  • Has a distinguished record of applying and widely sharing professional expertise
  • Has had a positive impact on students or the educational process through high standards, professional integrity and commitment to learner-centered education

Keystone Early Career Award

  • Must be a graduate of a human development program within the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University within the last ten years
  • Hold or have held a professional position with a record of achievements
  • Demonstrate high potential to be an exceptional leader in their chosen profession

Keystone Meritorious Achievement Award

  • Must be a graduate of a human development program within the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University at least ten years prior to nomination year
  • Hold or have held a professional position with a record of achievements and professional excellence
  • Made significant contributions to their chosen profession

Past Recipients 

2023 Golden Apple Award Recipients

Dr. Pam Schwallier

Dr. Pam Schwallier (B.S.'06 Elementary Ed.; Ed.S.'16 Ed. Leadership; Ph.D.'20, K-12 Ed. Leadership)
View her biography

Jamie Korinek

Jamie Korinek (B.S.'03 Elementary Ed.; M.A.'09 Ed. Leadership)
View his biography

2023 KEYSTONE EARLY CAREER AWARD RECIPIENT

Desiree Pfeifer

Desiree Pfeifer (B.S.'14, Exercise Science)
View her biography

2023 KEYSTONE MERITORIOUS AWARD RECIPIENT

Danielle Gillis

Danielle Gillis (B.S.'09, Dietetics; M.S.'14, Dietetics) 
View her biography

View past Golden Apple Award recipients, Keystone Early Career Award recipients and Keystone Meritorious Achievement Award recipients.