Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award
SPONSORED BY TIECARE INTERNATIONAL
Celebrate the character, courage, and compassion of middle school students across the NESA region.
Established in the spirit of Dr. Stanley Haas, the late executive director of NESA, and of Luke Hansen, a remarkable student who died in an accident, this award recognizes middle school students (Grades 6-8) at NESA Member Schools who model the character traits we value most in our students: consistency, persistence, a willingness to take risks, acceptance of other cultures/points of view and a genuine interest in and commitment to the welfare of others. The award is not meant to recognize academic, athletic or artistic talent or achievement, though nominees may well excel in one or more of these areas.
Each school may submit up to three applications through their Wider Circle Representative. Should there be more than three students who apply, the school administration will make the final decision on which three applications to submit.
Cash awards of $1,000 each will be made to up to four finalists, chosen by a selection committee appointed by the NESA Board of Trustees.
Information regarding the award application process is sent in the fall directly to each NESA Member School's designated Wider Circle Representative. Only submissions made via official NESA channels will be considered.
Haas/Hansen Award Recipients in The News
![Students Making a Difference: Announcing the 2025-2026 Haas/Hansen Award Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771508604/nesa/xyvjbf5r89exozbzpeii/HH26_thumb2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771508604/nesa/xyvjbf5r89exozbzpeii/HH26_thumb2.png","width":400}])
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award honoring middle school students (Gr. 6-8) who exemplify persistence, empathy, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Get inspired by this year’s honorees and learn how they're making a difference.
![Haas/Hansen Award Winners 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774903854/nesa/lbt728hlfjirk2gwjm6w/HH25_thumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774903854/nesa/lbt728hlfjirk2gwjm6w/HH25_thumb.png","width":417}])
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award honoring middle school students (Gr. 6-8) who exemplify persistence, empathy, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of others. Meet this year’s honorees and learn how they are making a meaningful impact in their communities!
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award for NESA school students, Grades 6-8.
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022-2023 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award for NESA school students, Grades 6-8.
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2021-2022 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award for NESA school students, Grades 6-8.
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2020-2021 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award for NESA school students, Grades 6-8.
NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award for NESA school students, Grades 6-8.