Congrats to Nathan Hughes, a member of the Saint Peter Public Schools custodial staff, who was recently recognized by the Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS).
Hughes, who is the head custodian at Saint Peter Middle School, received the 2026 Facilities Award of Excellence for the MASMS Southern Chapter Award at the association’s annual conference on October 1. He was nominated by SPPS’s Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Seth Putz.
(PICTURED ABOVE) SPMS Head Custodian Nathan Hughes and SPPS Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Seth Putz at the MASMS's annual state convention.
This award recognizes an outstanding facility worker from the MASMS Southern Chapter who is not in a management position. The person may be on the school’s custodial, grounds or maintenance staff.
The award is selected from nominations from the Southern MASMS Chapter. It is based on seven criteria to include an exemplary work ethic, stewardship of school property, Brings Joy!, creative and takes initiative, promotion of sustainability methods, mentors others and represents the community in a positive manner.
“This award is a great representation of the commitment and dedication to keeping the District a safe and clean environment for all students and staff for the Saint Peter School District systems. Congratulations Nathan on the accomplishment,” Seth Putz said.
The Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals (also known as MASMS) is a professional organization committed to promoting excellence in the operation and care of educational facilities. It is a group of over 900 individuals in the areas of facilities/grounds/health & safety/operations for Minnesota K-12 and Higher Education organizations. It is a member-oriented, problem-solving, professional group committed to facilities management.