FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Do you know a graduate of Broward County Public Schools who is making a difference in our community or in education? The Broward Education Foundation wants to know.
The only 501(c)3 direct support organization of Broward County Public Schools is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Hall of Fame Awards at browardeducationfoundation.org/nominate for the following awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award — presented to an alumnus who has made an indelible mark in the community
- Outstanding Achievement Award — presented to alumni who have made significant achievements in any field
- Education Achievement Award, presented to alumni who have dedicated their careers to public education.
Nominations will be accepted through July 12, 2019.
Hall of Fame honorees last year included Jeffrey R. Dion, executive director of the National Compassion Fund, which partnered with Broward Education Foundation to disseminate funds from the official Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund; Christopher L. Smith, corporate attorney with Tripp Scott; Bob Swindell, CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance; Angeline H. Flowers, principal of Charles Drew Elementary School; Barbara J. Myrick, general counsel for the School Board of Broward County; and Michael J. Ramirez, cadre director of the Office of School & Performance Accountability for Broward County Public Schools.
“It’s always amazing to see how many graduates of Broward County Public Schools are shining stars in our community and in education,” said Shea Ciriago, Broward Education Foundation Executive Director. “We look forward to recognizing distinguished graduates from our public schools again this year.”
Broward Education Foundation’s Hall of Fame Awards were created in 2013 to highlight exemplary graduates of Broward County Public Schools who have made positive contributions to education, the community and have achieved success in their careers.
For more information, call 754-321-2030, visit Broward Education Foundation and follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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About Broward Education Foundation:
The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, Scholastic Chess, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.
Most recently responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted. Broward Education Foundation was awarded the 2018 President’s Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter for these fundraising efforts.
For more information visit Broward Education Foundation, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com, like or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
