Awards
The PASA Women's Caucus honors two individuals annually for special awards of recognition. Both awards are based on four criteria: leadership, significant contributions in inspiring women and/or their peers, significant accomplishments, and evidence of continuing professional and/or personal growth.
Wanda McDaniel Award
This award is given to an aspiring female school administrator who shows evidence of great leadership potential. The award is named for Dr. Wanda McDaniel, an outstanding administrator and superintendent who displayed a high quality of leadership.
2024 Honoree: Dr. Amanda Benolken, New Hope-Solebury School District.
Margaret Smith Leadership Award
This award is given to a female administrator who has demonstrated proven leadership in education. The award is named for Dr. Margaret Smith, first president of the Women’s Caucus, a former Pennsylvania superintendent and a former PA Secretary of Education.
2024 Honoree: Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel, Ridley School District
Wanda McDaniel Award
This award is given to an aspiring female school administrator who shows evidence of great leadership potential. The award is named for Dr. Wanda McDaniel, an outstanding administrator and superintendent who displayed a high quality of leadership.
2024 Honoree: Dr. Amanda Benolken, New Hope-Solebury School District.
Margaret Smith Leadership Award
This award is given to a female administrator who has demonstrated proven leadership in education. The award is named for Dr. Margaret Smith, first president of the Women’s Caucus, a former Pennsylvania superintendent and a former PA Secretary of Education.
2024 Honoree: Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel, Ridley School District
