The Peter Hess Memorial Recognition Award is to honor Peter who was a 1974 Lincoln High School Graduate and a teacher of gemology for nine years. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hess, Peter’s parents, friends and family have established this award within the Thief River Falls Education Foundation in memory of their son, brother and friend, Peter who passed away in 2003.
This award is awarded on the basis that not only parents are needed to raise children, but it takes in entire community. Church, civic organizations, and educators at all levels have a great impact and an important role in the development of our youth.