COMMITTEE PURPOSE
The Partners in Education Committee connects businesses with local schools to establish mutually-beneficial partnerships.
When businesses become partners with our local schools everyone wins. By giving of their time, talent and treasure, businesses in turn receive the satisfaction of helping meet the unique needs of the students and schools in their area. Additionally, education-based partnerships provide employees with opportunities to engage in the community resulting in a boost in employee morale.
For schools, business-based partnerships help students to understand the importance of community connections. Additionally, schools help increase awareness of organizations in the community where possible future employment opportunities exist which creates a stronger workforce.
Some of the ways businesses may engage with our local schools include:
- Basic needs such as food and hygiene items
- Student performance incentives
- Club fund raisers
- Athletic, music and arts support
PARTNERSHIPS
For more information about developing partnerships with our local schools, please contact:
Ogden-Weber Area Charter Schools
Eleanor Sather
801-821-6914
Ogden School Foundation
Jer Bates
801-737-7310
Weber School Foundation
Michelle Darrington
801-476-7827
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Partners in Education meets on the third Tuesday of every month, October through May. At these meetings, the committee discusses upcoming events going on in the school district, the local legislation, and the community.
To join, contact Partners in Education Liaison, Rachel Creer at (385) 264-7631 or rachel@ogdenweberchamber.com.
CONGRATULATIONS 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Each year, the Partners in Education committee recognizes businesses for their noteworthy partnerships and sustained relationships with local schools. Awards are typically celebrated at an annual breakfast in the spring.
SUE WESTENSKOW AWARD
Each year, the Partners in Education committee recognizes businesses for their noteworthy partnerships and The award is given in honor of Sue Westenskow who was a Weber County civic leader and educator who passed away in 1998 in an automobile collision. Sue’s legacy is honored by giving this award to an individual or organization with a sustained contribution to education in Weber County’s public or private schools. The individual or organization has used their influence to enrich experiences outside the traditional school setting and promote lifelong learners.
CHAMPION PARTNER
The Champion Award is presented to a partner who reaches across school boundaries to support students throughout the region. This partner champions education, regardless of public, private or charter, and makes a difference in the lives of our students.
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
To qualify for a Partner of the Year Award, an organization must be engaged in a meaningful partnership with an individual school or school district. A partner does more than make a one-time goodwill gesture, they take time to form a sustained relationship. They work together with our schools to provide students with resources and opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise enjoy.
CHARTER SCHOOL PARTNER OF THE YEAR
COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR
OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Rich & Kathy Peterson
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT
SECONDARY SCHOOL PARTNER OF THE YEAR
OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARTNER OF THE YEAR
OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUE WESTENSKOW AWARD RECIPIENTS
| Partners In Education – Sue Westenskow Award Recipients |
|---|
| 2000 - Wangsgards |
| 2001 – Goldenwest Credit Union |
| 2002 – Paul Slack |
| 2003 – Ken Warnick |
| 2004 – America First Credit Union |
| 2005 – Karen Hill |
| 2006 – ATK Thiokol |
| 2007 – Wisebird Bookery |
| 2008 – John & Karen Gullo, American Dream Foundation |
| 2009 – The Ogden Nature Center |
| 2010 – The Rotary Club of Ogden |
| 2011 – The Stewart Foundation |
| 2012 – Tony Divino Toyota |
| 2013 – Kier Family |
| 2014 – Jeanie Hall |
| 2015 – Kelly and Barbara Wheat, Beaver Creek Foundation |
| 2016 – Stephen G. and Susan E. Denkers |
| 2017 - Troy Bullard, Larry H. Miller |
| 2018 - John E. Lindquist |
| 2019 - Weber County R.A.M.P. |
| 2020 - Hogan & Associates Construction |
| 2021 - Ogden City & Weber County |
| 2022 - Weber-Morgan Health Department |
