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, recognizes one volunteer a year whose contributions are exceptional, even among the many outstanding volunteer supporters of Fermilab's K–12 education programs.

The 2007 award was presented to "Mr. Freeze," Jerry Zimmerman at the Volunteers Reception on December 6 for his years of work educating students and the general public about cryogenic science.

Congratulations to the 2007 nominees: Peter Garbincius, Terry Kiper, Ronald Miksa, and Suzanne Weber.

Jerry's award was covered by Fermilab Today.

Previous Director's Award winners are Curtis Danner (2006), Michael Albrow (2005) and Sten Hansen (2004).

Jerry's citation reads:

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory recognizes the exceptional contributions of Jerry Zimmerman, a.k.a. "Mr. Freeze," to our K–12 programs with his long-term efforts to educate students, their teachers and families, and the general public, on cryogenic science. His shows inform, entertain, and inspire thousands of students each year. His dedication to this program and his generosity with his time have enhanced the Laboratory's reputation in both education and science research.