The many successes of Fermilab's K–12 education programs depend on the talents of the over 200 volunteers who help out each year. It is these people we want to honor with the

DIRECTOR'S AWARD

An annual award of $1,000, made possible by an anonymous donor to Fermilab Friends for Science Education, recognizes one volunteer a year whose contributions are exceptional, even among the many outstanding volunteer supporters of Fermilab's K–12 education programs.

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The 2009 award was presented to Suzanne Weber at the Volunteers Reception on November 4 for her years of work with the Saturday Morning Physics program.

Congratulations also to 2009 finalists Michael Cooke and Erik Ramberg.

Suzannes's award was covered by Fermilab Today.

Previous Director's Award winners are Jean Slaughter (2008), Jerry Zimmerman (2007), Curtis Danner (2006), Michael Albrow (2005), and Sten Hansen (2004).

Suzanne's citation reads:

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory recognizes the exceptional contributions of Suzanne Weber to the Saturday Morning Physics program over 20 years. Her support has been integral to Saturday Morning Physics, which has influenced the lives of thousands of high school physics students, some of whom have returned to work at the Lab. Her long-term support of and dedication to this program has enhanced the Laboratory's reputation in both education and science research.