The Cass County Community Foundation announced the opening of 2025 nominations for the The Elizabeth A. Billman Excellence in Teaching Award.
Elizabeth Billman served on the Board of Directors of the Cass County Community Foundation for a period of 16 years, serving two terms as Chairman of the Board of Directors and was on the Board of Directors at the time of her passing. The Cass County Community Foundation has established this award in honor and memory of her outstanding service, community leadership and legacy of excellence.
Billman was an educator, administrator, mentor, and role model for teachers and young women. She retired as principal at Thompson Elementary School. She also taught in the Southeastern School Corporation, beginning her teaching career at Washington Township School. She was a member of the Lewis Cass Alumni Association where she received the Distinguished Service Award. Billman served in the Southeastern School Corporation for 38 years.
The award is presented annually to an individual teaching at the elementary school level, K-6, at Caston, Lewis Cass, Logansport, or Pioneer School Districts. Nominees must have completed five years of teaching or less and be nominated by their building principal. Nominations are due to the Foundation by March 31.
The award shall consist of a $500 stipend for the teacher and a plaque. A permanent plaque has been designed and is located at the CCCF Office to commemorate each year’s recipient.
The award is presented in May.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Deanna Crispen, President & CEO, Cass County Community Foundation Inc. 574-722-2200.
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