Hall of Fame 2022

Annual Hall of Fame Banquet & Awards Ceremony
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

Every fall, the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation hosts its Hall of Fame Reception where we honor teachers, school staff, Elkhorn alumni, volunteers, and community businesses.

This year, we will host our Hall of Fame Reception on Thursday, November 3rd at the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Alumni Center at 20272 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn, NE. Catered dinner & refreshments will be provided starting at 6pm with the awards ceremony beginning at 7pm.

This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are required by October 27th.


2022 Hall of Fame Award Recipients

Carl L. White Educator of the YearMelissa Simons, Elkhorn South High School
Golden Apple Educator of the YearAshley Staton, Sagewood Elementary
Support Staff Member of the YearMary Jo Giesselmann, ENRMS
Former Educator of the YearJulie Sorensen
Alumnus of the YearJon Driscoll
Teammates Mentor of the YearEd Pullen
Community Booster of the YearJames Manske, Elkhorn Lawn Care
Volunteers of the YearJenny Haase & Angie Knutson
Mary Jo Giesselmann
Support Staff Member of the Year
Ashley Staton
Golden Apple Educator of the Year
Melissa Simons
Carl L. White Educator of the Year


Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities are available as listed below. Proceeds help offset the cost of this event that honors our community members. All donations are tax-deductible contributions to the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation.

Sponsorships can be purchased through our Donor Perfect site or by invoice/check. If you have questions regarding a sponsorship or your RSVP, please feel free to give us a call at the Foundation office at (402)289.1727. Thank you for your consideration!

Hall of Fame Benefactor: $2,500
•Special thank you on Facebook page and email
•Business logo on EPSF Website
•Recognition in event presentation
•Business logo in event program
•Recognition in EPSF Annual Newsletter

Hall of Fame Patron: $1,000
•Business logo or family name on EPSF Website
•Business logo or family name in event presentation
•Business logo or family name in event program
•Recognition in EPSF Annual Newsletter

Hall of Fame Sponsor: $500
•Business logo or family name in event presentation
•Business or family name in event program
•Recognition in EPSF Annual Newsletter

Friend of the Foundation
•Business or family name in event program
•Recognition in EPSF Annual Newsletter


Thank you to our 2022 Hall of Fame Sponsors!