2010 MnSACA Awards of Excellence Recipients

Mary Judd
Adventures Plus Site Coordinator, Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11

Mary has had a positive impact on the quality of care for school-age children through her vision and leadership.  She has been providing services to children and families for over 30 years.  Mary trains and mentors new staff who deliver quality services as a reflection of her enthusiasm, professionalism and positive attitude.  Mary has continuously developed new curriculum for our program.  She is know for supporting families through community service projects including care packages, adopting an African village, the Heifer Project, Humane Society, Community Food Shelves, and supporting our troops.  Mary is truly a visionary model for school-age care!

Kids International Wellness Initiative (KIWI)
ISD 833 SAC Kids Club Program and Community Education Department Staff

To address the alarming trend in childhood obesity nationally in contrast with childhood starvation globally, District 833 Community Education in connection with community partners developed the Kids International Wellness Initiative (KIWI).  KIWI is a unique program at Kids Club SAC sites designed to help kids choose healthy behaviors, learn about world hunger and empower them to be change makers.  The KIWI challenge mentors kids to increase their physical activity, improve their diets, reduce screen time and volunteer to help other people.  Kids track their activities and point totals are converted into money to purchase food for an African orphanage