The award winners were as follows: Administrator of the Year – David Pierce, Assistant Principal of the Year – Alejandra Valdez, Auxiliary Employee of the Year – Ricky Pickering, Child Nutrition Employee of the Year – Martha Cardona, Counselor of the Year – Candace Barnes, Custodian of the Year – Sandra Rosales Garcia, Instructional Aide of the Year – Rose Holloway, Instructional Coach of the Year – Jerri Lopez, Librarian of the Year – Ana Horton, Maintenance & Operations Employee of the Year – Santos Jaco, Nurse of the Year – Traci Ornelas, Paraprofessional of the Year – Stephanie Raney, Principal of the Year – Tina Salazar, Professional of the Year – Jaime Kinslow, Secretary of the Year – Maria Benitez Morales, Special Education Employee of the Year – Gustavo Cortez Cantu, Technology Employee of the Year – Bryan Cash, Transportation Employee of the Year – Aida Ogle, High Five Ambassador – Michelle Silva, Superintendent's Choice – Suzi Mitchell, Safety & Security Champion – Kristin Seibel, Cabinet's Choice – Stephanie Norris, Coach of the Year – Lisa Cone, Fine Arts Ambassador – Leo Garcia, Lifetime Achievement – Joey Lucita and 100% Hays – Jennifer Hanna. PHOTO COURTESY OF HAYS CISD