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ACE winners announced Congratulations to this year's A Champion in Education (ACE) Award winners, presented last night in a ceremony at the Hult Center. Over the last eleven years, the Eugene Chamber has partnered with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Community Credit Union and other local businesses to provide over $132,000 in support to local public schools while recognizing volunteers, teachers, administrators, and classified staff. This year's winners are: OCCU Lifetime Achievement Award: Nancy Golden Bethel Volunteer - Phil Drake Classified - Royal Yoakum Teacher - Debi Bostwick Administrator - Jenny Sink Eugene Volunteer - Julie Butler Classified - Diane Dugan Teacher - Janice Hornsby Administrator - Wes Flinn Springfield Volunteer - Fred Koch Classified - Tim Ranger Teacher - Karen Babcock Administrator - Kevin Wright Thank you, all, for the difference you've made in our communities and the lives of our students.