Golden Apple Awards
Each year, the Rhinelander Partners in Education’s Golden Apple Awards program strives to improve the awareness of the quality of education in the Rhinelander area. We do so by recognizing high standards of professionalism, leadership and innovation in teaching.
Nominations are currently closed. Nominations should be for educators in the Rhinelander Area including, but not limited to the School District of Rhinelander, Nativity, Zion, Armis Dei, early childhood centers, etc. A committee of community leaders and retired educators will review all nominations and final selections for the Golden Apple will be recognized in May.
Golden Apple Sponsors
Boyd Financial Services LLC
CD Smith Construction
Nicolet College
Nicolet National Bank
Past Award Winners

Lori Linsmeyer
2026, School District of Rhinelander

Jan Allen
2026, Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School

Kersti Lamers
2026, Rhinelander High School

Jenna Gobin
2026, Crescent Elementary School

Meghan Retallick
2026, James Williams Middle School

Rhea Goffe
2025, James Williams Middle School

Jenna Hanold
2025, Crescent Elementary School

Megan Hildebrand
2025, James Williams Middle School

Abigail Lesch
2025, Rhinelander High School

Chloe Shepard
2025, Rhinelander High School
2024
Shawn Belanger, Pelican
Brian Carpenter, JWMS
Jacob Kulba, RHS
Rachel Riske, NCES
Danielle Witter, Central
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2023
Kayla Goranson, JWMS
Steven Jopek, RHS
Kelly Kaster, Pelican
Ben Quade, JWMS
Deb Zemski, Crescent
2022
Amanda Beuning, Pelican
Beth Bloom, RHS
Mary Dean, Nativity
Jesse Richter, Crescent
Shari Wendland, JWMS
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2021
Kim Bowman, JWMS
Anne Edwards, Pelican
Kristin Guyette, NCES
Taylor Klohen, RHS
Angie Zastrow, YMCA YDC
