EES honored for community development, design and construction
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010
Eudora Elementary School was the flagship project of the $45 million bond voters passed in November 2007. And a year after opening to students, the facility has garnered much recognition and attention.
High on the list is the 2010 Development Award, given by the K-10 Association for a project that engages the local community in economic development in the region. Superintendent of Schools Don Grosdidier reflected on the importance of this award, which was given during surprise presentation at the association’s annual meeting in June.
“Only one of these awards is given out along K-10 each year,” he said. “And I think the most significant part of this honor is the fact that it recognizes how the community was involved, and the role that economic development plays in our quality of life. It’s a very high honor, not only for the school district, but for the voters who supported the bond and helped design the project through community meetings.”
The 130,000-square-foot facility also has been recognized regionally and nationally for its design and construction and was featured in the June issue of American School and University magazine. Among the accolades received to date are:
- Design Excellence Awards, KC Magazine, Home Design and Commercial Journal
Gold Winner – Architecture, Interiors Category - National School Boards Association (NSBA) 2010 Citation Award
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA) MidAmerica Design Award 2010 Gold, Education/Research Project and 2010 Best of Show
- Building Excellence Award finalist, Kansas City Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America, Project of the Year by a General Contractor
“Not only does this recognition tell us that the new elementary school was conceived and designed as a standout facility,” Grosdidier said, “but more importantly for our voters, it reinforces the fact that this new school is an outstanding investment for our community that will enrich student learning for generations to come.”
