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, September 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, Hyrum Rappleye at (385) 264-7631 or education@ogdenweberchamber.com.
CONGRATULATIONS 2023 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 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 |
