About the “Bringing Out the Best in Kids” Award
Originally established in 2003 as the Achievement in Education Award, the honor was renamed to reflect Margaret Barclay’s theme during her 2004–2005 term as Ohio District Governor of Optimist International. A past president of the Centerville Noon Optimist Club (1998–1999), Margaret dedicated her life to education and service. The award recognizes adults who work, or have worked, in the field of education.
Criteria To Be Considered for The Award
- It is preferred if the candidate has some experience with Centerville Noon Optimist Club projects and/or activities.
- The candidate should have a minimum of ten years involvement in community service with youth in the Centerville-Washington Township community.
- The candidate should currently work in, or be retired from, the field of education.
Complete List of the Bringing out the Best in Kids Award Recipients
There have been 25 recipients, including public and private school administrators, principals, and teachers from elementary, middle, and high school.
A permanent plaque is on display in the front foyer at Centerville City Schools Central Office on Virginia Avenue with the names of all the recipients:
- 2003, Gary Anderson
- 2004, Frank DePalma
- 2005, Eileen Booher & Mary Stahley
- 2006, Joe Madden
- 2007, Paula Paprocki
- 2008, Margaret Barclay
- 2009, Gary Smiga
- 2010, Will Cale
- 2011, Pat Kinzig
- 2012, Sandy Vogt
- 2013, Deb Crump
- 2014, Kathy Beck
- 2015, Matt Somerlot
- 2016, Michael Dalton
- 2017, Sherry Kim
- 2018, Jason Whited
- 2019, Matt Szozda
- 2020, Kim Crasto
- 2021, Theresa Replogle
- 2022, Jackie Vollmer
- 2023, Arleen Petty
- 2024, Stacey Westendorf
- 2025, Sarah Jacobs & Marion Delatore