Each year, WCPS recognizes an employee in honor of the memory of Steve Hartwick. The person chosen as employee of the year portrays hard work, positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork. The following are the WCPS employees who have earned this award:
2008 – Mikel Hogestad
2007 – Kim Wheelock
2006 – Gary Homyak
2005 – Darin Dalton
2004 – Gary Homyak
2003 – Matt Kenney
2002 – Kendra Havens
2001 – Chris Toriggino
2000 – Kristie Schaefer
1999 – Jed Swank
1998 – Marcy Sheets
1997 – Jed Swank
1996 – Kristie Skala, Alex Parmelee
1995 – Tom Davros
1994 – Rick Weber
1993 – Jerry Hettinger
1992 – Dana Rietfors
1991 – Rod Deroo
1990 – Kathy Baxley