The city of Woodbury recognized five individuals with 2025 EXCEL Awards during a ceremony Tuesday, honoring their outstanding service to the school district and broader community.

Tony Huddle received the Heart of the Community Award for her 34 years of service in the 622 School District, where she works as an inclusion paraprofessional with kindergarten and first-grade students at Justice Allen Page School. Huddle also coordinates summer programming for Adventure Connection, the district's childcare program.

Rosie Dicki was honored for her 12 years of volunteer service with the Northern Light Show Choir, where she serves as both president and treasurer. Students refer to her as "mama Rosie" and rely on her for everything from costume repairs to emotional support. Chris Feling received recognition for nearly eight years of volunteer work with Meals on Wheels, delivering meals weekly to homebound seniors throughout the eastern portion of the 622 school district.

John Schlice was recognized for his three years coordinating Gifts for Seniors, a 31-year-old organization serving the 10-county metro area. The program distributed more than 8,000 gifts during its 2024 holiday program, with each gift including a personal note. Jeannie Lans received the BJ Hack Community Service Award for her more than 30 years with the district's community education office, where colleagues describe her as the institutional knowledge keeper who supports staff, volunteers and the community education advisory board.

The EXCEL Awards include the Heart of the Community Award, Community Partnership Award and BJ Hack Community Service Award, celebrating individuals who have made significant impacts through their dedication to education and community service.