Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA)

Tipler Founders’ Scholarship Award
George Tipler

In 2006-07 WSPRA instituted the George Tipler Founders’ Scholarship in honor of George Tipler, retired executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. The scholarship, a one-year membership to the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), recognizes Tipler’s contributions to the formation and growth of the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association.

Criteria for the scholarship are an individual who is currently a non-member of NSPRA, who has demonstrated a dedication to school public relations issues, and has exhibited a desire to grow professionally. The first recipient of the scholarship was selected by George Tipler.

Nominations are due October 4, 2024.

George Tipler Nomination Form

Tipler Founders' Scholarship Award Winners:

2024-25 Aaron Tarnutzer, McFarland School District
2023-24 Jordyn Belken, Platteville School District
2022-23 Travis Judell, School District of Holmen
2021-22 Robert Callahan, CESA 3
2019-20 Holly Eckola, Lake Geneva School District
2018-19 Dr. Tim Schigur, Milton School District
2017-18 Dean Leisgang, CESA 7
2016-17 Amanda Price, Jefferson School District
2015-16 Mary Lofy, Sheboygan Falls School District
2014-15 Nathan Chow, Foundry
2012-13 Bryan Davis, School District of Columbus
2011-12 Jean Borne, Sheboygan Falls School District
2010-11 Mike Heine, Delevan-Darien School District
2009-10 Dominick Madison
2008-09 Roseann St. Aubin, Milwaukee Public Schools
2007-08 Brian Hanes, Oostburg School District
2006-07 Jane Grinde, Department of Public Instruction

Tipler Scholarship