Outstanding Citizen Award
Lawrence Public Schools annually recognize community members for outstanding leadership and service to public education with the Outstanding Citizen Award.
2018-19 Lois Orth-Lopes
2017-18 Gail Vick
2016-17 Cindy Maude, Chris Marshall, Ben Smith & Brett Terp, Callahan Creek
2015-16 Martin Moore
2014-15 Jerry Jost
2013-14 Paul Davis & Sandy Praeger
2012-13 Doug Gaston, Judy Keller & Mark Edwards
2011-12 Pete Curran & Kathy Davis
2010-11 Dr. Willie Amison, Craig Butler, Ed Brunt & Bud Stallworth
2009-10 Ginger Wehner
2008-09 Charles Anthony Silvestri
2007-08 Susan Krumm & Janelle Martin
2006-07 Steve Glass & David Livingood
2005-06 Alice Fowler, Marty & Patty Kennedy & Erv Hodges
2004-05 Rev. Leo Barbee
2003-04 Chuck Warner & Judy Wright
2002-03 Cindy Yulich
2001-02 Scott Stockwell
2000-01 Jacqueline Davis
1999-00 John Tacha
1998-99 John Elmore
1997-98 Charles Becker
1996-97 Gary Toebben
1995-96 Hunter Cole
1994-95 Robert Johnson
1993-94 Dr. William Bayouth
1992-93 Mary Lou Wright
1991-92 Donald Gardner
1990-91 Edwyna Gilbert
1989-90 Nona Tollefson
1988-89 Hank Booth
Outstanding Service to Public Education Award
In 2003, upon the retirement of Mary Loveland from serving 20 years on the school board, the district created an award to recognize community members who excel in their uncommon dedication and commitment to public education.
2019 Derek Kwan, Lied Center of Kansas
2018 Dr. Kathleen Lane
2017 "The Bobs" - Lawrence Schools Foundation Donors to the $10,000 Special Award for Teaching Excellence
2007 Austin Turney
2004 Mike Maddux
2003 Mary Loveland