Many NYSUT members have achieved special recognition for their work, both professionally and in their communities.
The RA will recognize the following members with awards:
- “Not for Ourselves Alone:” The Sandy Feldman Outstanding Leadership Award, recognizing lifetime achievement, will be presented to Rowena Blackman-Stroud (posthumously), United University Professions, and Marilyn Manley, United Federation of Teachers.
- The 2023 New York State Teacher of the Year is Billy Green, United Federation of Teachers.
- School-Related Professionals Members of the Year are Renee Freeman, United Federation of Teachers, and Stacy Stoliker, Rhinebeck Association of Non-Instructional Employees.
- Retiree Members of the Year are Howard Kasen, Retiree Council 14, and Nina Tribble, United Federation of Teachers.
- Health Care Professionals Members of the Year are Mindy Heath, United University Professions, and Elvie Smith, United Federation of Teachers.
- Higher Education Member of the Year is Dante Morelli, Faculty Association of Suffolk Community College.
Look for more information on our honorees - including bios and videos - on Friday and Saturday here at nysut.org/ra.