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The Illinois High School Association recognizes educators who have made extraordinary contributions to the IHSA over many years with the  John M. Hires Distinguished Service Award. The Illinois Communication and Theatre Association is glad to support this award and joins with the IHSA in congratulating the recipients. 

Past Recipients of the John M. Hires Distinguished Service Award

2021 - David Anderson, Hinsdale South High School

2021 - Jill Price, Sterling High School

2021 - Chuck Price, Sterling High School


2022 - Janine Stroemer, Homewood-Flossmoor High School

2022 - Tom George, Huntley High School

2022 - Mark Simon, Metea Valley High School



Illinois Communication and Theatre Association

C/O Edward Schwarz

Prairie State College

202 S. Halsted St.

Chicago Heights, IL 60411

708-709-3688


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