NAEE Committee Reports Awards Committee Congratulations to the 2002 award recipients! Kim Sosin, NE – Henry H. Villard Research Award Curt Anderson, MN  – Bessie B. Moore Service Award William B. Walstad, NE – International Award Gail Tamaribuchi, HI – John C. Schramm Leadership Award Tawni Ferrarini, MI – Rookie of the Year Award Awards committee members had a breakfast meeting in San Diego.  At that meeting, committee members extended their appreciation to Abbejean Kehler (OH), outgoing chairperson for her dedicated service over the last six years.  Kehler extended her thanks to Donna Wright (AR), who completed her term of service on the committee.  Kehler welcomed new committee members, Martha Hopkins (VA), Sheryl Gallaher (IL), and Helen Roberts (IL).  Mary Suiter (MO) is the new chairperson. Committee members reviewed assignments for the awards banquet and business meetings and assigned tasks for the coming year. Members of the awards committee encourage you to nominate your worthy colleagues.  The deadline for nominations for 2003 is April 15.  Guidelines, instructions for nominations, and a list of past recipients can be found at www. ecedweb.unomaha.edu/naee/awards.htm. Submitted by Mary Suiter.