SPIE hosts a Recognition Luncheon each year . It is through the generosity of our sponsors that we are able to provide a luncheon where schools invite their business partners to recognize their partnerships. Save-the-date: April 27, 2023 For more information or to become a sponsor contact Jessica Godden at 209.202.1981
SPIE's most prestigious award is named after Peter Johansen to honor his diligent work in starting SPIE. First awarded in 1999 the following are the Peter Johansen award recipients:
Peter Johansen Award Recipients 1999- present
2019 Peter Johansen Award Recipient
Jay Simmonds, assistant superintendent of Student Support Services for Ceres Unified School District
2019 Jay Simmons, Ceres Unified
2018 Tom Changnon
2017 Prime Shine Car Wash
2015 Del Ambris, Cost Less Foods
2014 G32013 Cindy Young, SCOE
2012 Manufacturers Council of the Central Valley & Stanislaus Economic Development & Workforce Alliance
2011 CarMax 2010 Stan Little
2009 Ron Emerzian2008 Frito Lay
2007 Jim Enochs
2006 Martin Petersen
2005 Modesto Police Department Stanislaus Sheriff’s department
2004 Tenney A Norquist Inc.
2003 Save Mart Supermarkets
2002 Emanuel Medical Center
2001 Memorial Hospitals Association House of Carpets, Jeff Cowan,Ted Dickason