FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (July 18, 2023) – Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, announced it is accepting nominations for its 2023 Hall of Fame Awards. The annual event recognizes graduates of Broward County Public Schools who have made significant contributions to the community, their profession and education.
If you know of a deserving community leader or a champion of education, please nominate them at browardeducationfoundation.org/nominate on or before August 15, 2023.
Honorees will be recognized in the following categories:
- Bravo! 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
“There are so many remarkable and highly deserving graduates from Broward County Public Schools who make selfless contributions to our community, in education, and in their respective careers,” said Shea Ciriago, CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “It is our privilege to honor these deserving individuals and induct them into Broward Education Foundation’s Hall of Fame.”
Reminiscent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame in California, Broward’s distinguished alumni will be honored with large, engraved granite stars on the BrightStar Credit Union “Walk of Fame” permanently located at the Broward County Public Schools District Office, 600 S.E. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale.
Last year’s distinguished Hall of Fame honorees included Chip LaMarca Florida State Representative; Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale; Brett Atkinson, South Florida President of Moss Construction; Eric Jones, Jr., an armed services veteran who is a senior pastor and founder of the Koinonia Worship Center & Village, Eric Chisem, Talent Acquisition and Operations Director for Broward County Public Schools; Wanda E. Haynes, Village Elementary School Principal and Lisa Milenkovic, STEM+Computer Science Curriculum Supervisor for Broward County Public Schools.
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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, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes nearly $4 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.
In 2018, and 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 is proven agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education and our community. For more information visit Broward Education Foundation, email [email protected] , like or follow us on Facebook, Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn.