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Annalee Braley Membership Award


Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell

Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell

2024 Winner

Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell, Principal | Kelso Virtual Academy (K12), Kelso SD

Cindy Sholtys-Cromwell is the third winner of the Annalee Braley ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ Membership Award. Cindy is a ray of light who gives back a tremendous amount to ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ and school leaders across the state and country. Cindy is an award-winning leader, Solution Tree consultant, and frequent conference presenter. Her devotion to helping her fellow leaders, our association, and her dedication to students make her an easy choice to represent Annalee's legacy. 


Cindy Photo Collage
photo of Annalee Braley

ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ the Award

Created in 2022, the Annalee Braley Membership Award is given to a current or former member who shares the same unwavering and long-term dedication to ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ, the same commitment to making our organization the strongest in the country, the same passion for supporting our members, the same dedication to advocating for principals, and the same willingness to support ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ any time and any where.



ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ Annalee

Annalee started working for ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ in 1989 at 19 years old. She worked for ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ for 32 years before passing away suddenly in 2021. This award commemorates her contributions to ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓÆµ and the impact she made to countless members across the state.

Past Winners