FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – 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! The 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.
