DECEMBER 2017 34 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM {news, updates and events} HEAR HERE The best stories we saw this month about those who give generously and work for a better future. ASHLEY JUDD TO RECEIVE SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Arizona Foundation for Women, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the status of Arizona women, will honor Golden Globe nominated actress, humanitarian and author Ashley Judd with its 2018 Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s annual luncheon on March 26. “Ms. Judd brings to light in her work around women’s issues a topic many prefer to keep in the dark, deny, block out, ignore or simply are not aware of,” said Arizona Foundation for Women CEO Mesha Davis. “It’s hard to hear of a child, woman, or anyone, being sexually exploited or abused, let alone talk about it openly. We need dedicated individuals like Ms. Judd to take a stand. We need to say, ‘It ends here! It ends now! It ends today.’” READ MORE ONLINE

DECEMBER 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 35 JOSH MEIBOS NAMED 2018 ARIZONA TEACHER OF THE YEAR Josh Meibos, a physical education teacher at Crockett Elementary within the Balsz School District, was named the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2018 Teacher of the Year at a luncheon on November 7. As Teacher of the Year, Josh will receive a $15,000 cash prize, a trip to the White House to meet the president and an opportunity to become the National Teacher of the Year. The recognition also provides a platform for Meibos who hopes to serve as an advocate for teachers. “I’m in a situation where I feel like I’ve proven myself throughout the years,” he said. “I’ve carved out a seat at the table and have been able to be part of the discussion and got a little bit of some political capital within the district and some organizations that are statewide and nationwide and I don’t want to leave that.” Meibos has been teaching physical education at Crockett Elementary during his entire seven-year teaching career. He is a member of the Hope Street Teacher Fellowship and recently completed the process for National Board Certification which he’ll receive HEAR HERE CONTINUED READ MORE ONLINE