Superior Elementary School administrative assistant receives Spirit of Montana Award

Governor Greg Gianforte presented Dawn Bauer, an administrative assistant at Superior Elementary School, with the Spirit of Montana Award during a surprise school assembly, and Bauer recently helped set up a shelter that served about 250 Superior residents after a December windstorm.

Governor Greg Gianforte presented Dawn Bauer, the administrative assistant at Superior Elementary School, with the Spirit of Montana Award during a surprise assembly held in the school gym. Students gathered for the announcement. Bauer has led several school initiatives, including starting a school daycare, rebuilding the school greenhouses and creating a community food bank. After a December windstorm she helped set up a shelter that kept about 250 Superior residents warm and fed. Details: - The award was presented by Governor Greg Gianforte at a surprise gathering in the school gym. - The recipient is Dawn Bauer, the school's administrative assistant. - Bauer's projects at the school include a daycare, rebuilt greenhouses and a community food bank. - Bauer helped organize a local shelter after a December windstorm that served about 250 residents. - Community members described Bauer as representing dedication and service to the town. Summary: The Spirit of Montana Award recognizes Bauer's work expanding student services and supporting the wider Superior community, including emergency relief after the windstorm. Undetermined at this time.