Sanford High School Alternative Education Director Karen Webb was recently named a Binnie Media Golden Apple Award recipient.
Binnie Media recognizes special educators who make a difference in their communities with the Golden Apple Award. Webb was one of ten recipients who received a Binnie Media Golden Apple Award for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Golden Apple Awards were created to recognize individuals dedicated to the intellectual and emotional growth of Maine's children and young adults.
"Getting this award was a total surprise," Webb said. "I was completely shocked by it."
Webb was honored with a certificate of appreciation, flowers delivered to her, a restaurant gift certificate from Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth, a Staples gift card, and a personal chauffeured limousine ride to and from school.
Educators are nominated for the award, but Webb said she doesn't know who nominated her.
"It made me feel good to know that I was being recognized," Webb said. "I've been doing this for a long time. I just work quietly and do my own thing so it's just nice to have been recognized for the work I've done."