Awards
Minnesota School Office Professional of the Year
The MASSP Office Professional of the Year Award was developed to honor and recognize an often unrecognized but key position within the educational community, the office professional. MASSP started recognizing these key individuals in 2010. The office professional is nominated by their administrator in the fall and the winner is honored at the MASSP Winter Conference Banquet in January.
Yellow Medicine East Middle/High School
Krystle Enninga, an administrative assistant at Yellow Medicine East Middle/High School, was named the MASSP 2026 Minnesota School Office Professional of the Year. As described by her administrator, she is the heartbeat of their building and helped lead their Vote Yes Committee to pass a $74 million bond referendum to build a new school facility. Krystle supports staff, students, parents, and community members with a level of care and professionalism and is able to bring calm to chaos, solutions to problems, and warmth to every interaction.
Selection Criteria/Eligibility:
• Nominee must have at least 5 years of service in a school office.
• Nominee must be a current member of MASOP.
• Nominator must be a current member of MASSP or MESPA.
Letters of recommendation from:
• You – the Nominator
• District Staff Member
• Student
A selection panel will choose the Minnesota School Office Professional of the Year and the winner will be honored at the MASSP Winter Conference Banquet. The administrator who nominated the recipient will have the honor of introducing the award winner.
Administrator of the Year Award
The MASOP Administrator of the Year Award was developed to honor an administrator who exemplifies dedication and innovative leadership in the State of Minnesota. This award was developed by MASOP members starting in 1998.
2024-2025 Administrator of the Year
Mrs. Stacy Hinz, the dedicated and compassionate Principal of Yellow Medicine East Middle/High School. Stacy is the epitome of an exceptional leader—kind, compassionate, and unwavering in her commitment to both students and staff. Her leadership is not merely a role but a calling, one that she has embraced with her whole heart.
Stacy is not just a principal—she is a light in the darkness, a critical thinker, and a visionary leader. She was our saving grace when we needed her most, and she continues to inspire and uplift everyone around her. There is no one more deserving of the title “Administrator of the Year.”
Krystle Enninga, MASOP Member
Kristin Klassen, MASOP Member
Application Deadline: April 3rd, 2026
Selection Criteria/Eligibility:
- Nominee must have at least 3 years of service in the school
- Nominee must be a current member of MASSP or MESPA
- Nominator must be a current member of MASOP.
Letters of recommendation from:
- You – the Nominator
- District Staff Member
- Student
A selection panel will choose the Minnesota School Office Professional of the Year and the winner will be honored at the MASSP Winter Conference Banquet. The administrator who nominated the recipient will have the honor of introducing the award winner.
