Rural School Board of Education Member

Recognizing outstanding Board of Education members in WiRSA member school districts.

The Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Board of Directors established this award to recognize a school board of education member who has made significant contributions to his/her rural school district.

To be nominated you must be a school board of education member in a WiRSA member school district.

Award winners will be selected by the WiRSA Board of Directors Executive Committee. The deadline is September 1, 2024

2023 Rural School Board of Education Member Award

Debra Nelson - River Valley
Presented by: Sue Todey - WiRSA Board Member


2023 Rural School Board of Education Member Award

Cliff Gerbers | Gillett School District
Presented by: Sue Todey - WiRSA Board Member


2022 - No Nominations for WiRSA
Board of Education Member


2021 Rural School Board of Education Member Award

Gary Gilbank - Clinton Community School District
Presented by: Dr. Jill Underly - Wisconsin’s State Superintendent