Awards & Recognition

The Volunteer of the Year Award honors an individual who, through active service and exceptional dedication over the current Science Olympiad season, has made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the North Carolina Science Olympiad.

2023 – Amit Prakash
2022 – Dr. Kimberly Turk
2021 – John Toebes
2019 – John Kiser

The NC Science Olympiad Coach of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding coach whose commitment and dedication to STEM education has profoundly impacted the lives of their Science Olympiad team. The coach serves as an inspiration and champion of the values of the NC Science Olympiad organization.

2023 – Elizabeth Crowley, Melanie Langley
2019 – Elizabeth Heisel, Leslee Bentley, Cara McLauchlan
2018 – Brent Hall, Karen Brown, Bryan Bishop
2017 – Stephanie Creech, Patricia Weber
2016 – Jan Kulba, Ray Crawford

The Dr. Jason Painter Distinguished Service Award honors individuals who, through active service and exceptional dedication over a significant period of time, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the North Carolina Science Olympiad.

2023 – Greg Adams
2022 – Dr. Kimberly Turk
2021 – John Toebes
2019 – Ashwin Ghadiyaram
2018 – John Kiser
2017 – Jacob Simmons
2016 – Conen Morgan
2015 – Trish Mullins
2014 – Rooney Coffman
2013 – Kim Gervase
2012 – Dr. Jason Painter

2022 – Manley Midgett