New Hanover County Schools Parents and Volunteers Honored at the Council of PTA’s Annual Awards Banquet

 

“The event is so important because we must recognize our volunteers, which are an integral part of the PTA. We want to show our volunteers how much we appreciate them and let them know they are doing great work in the schools,” said Bernice Johnson, president of the NHC Council of PTAs. The event paid tribute to the two volunteers of the year for each school. In addition, seven specially-named awards were presented to individuals and groups for excellence in service including “The Future,” “For the Cause,” “Making a Difference,” “Beacon of Light,” “Pinnacle,” “Outside the Box” and “Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.”

 

 

The Future Award - presented to a student that has demonstrated the heart of a volunteer either in a school’s community or in the community.

• Savannah Brookman - Bradley Creek Elementary
• Maddox Ross - Anderson Elementary
• Trisha Guidi - SEA-Tech

For The Cause Award - An achievement award for PTAs that have successfully implemented and conducted a unique program or project that has involved families, students, and teachers. This project or program has improved the school or school’s community.

• Carolyne DeGrammont and Murrayville PTA

Making a Difference Award - presented to a PTA community partner who has demonstrated an exceptional contribution to the betterment of our schools, our children’s education or health.

• Church of the Servant of Wilmington @ College Park Elementary

Beacon of Light Award - presented to outstanding leaders with a vision who have “mobilized the troops” in their schools. These are the volunteers that encourage and make others want to step up. They have guided parents, teachers and other volunteers through the many ways to be involved with the schools and the community.

• Kim Badrock @ Parsley Elementary

Pinnacle Award - presented to an exceptional volunteer who has answered the call of duty with respect to bridging the gap between home, school, and community. This individual has continually and successfully promoted the overall wellbeing of students, families, school staff and the school community.

• Lisa Beaty @ Alderman Elementary

Outside the Box Award - presented for outside of the box thinking and highlighting what can happen when a school and a PTA work together.

• Alderman Elementary “Look Good, Feel Good” Campaign

Outstanding School Volunteer Award - presented to a volunteer who has made a measurable positive impact on their school’s community.

• George Grusmark @ Mary C Williams Elementary

 

Elementary	VOY#1	VOY#2
Alderman	Merdith Manning	Jennings Lathan
Anderson	Bridgette DelPizzo Welborn	Cindy Winter
Blair	Cathy Cella	Rob Normandin
Bradley Creek	Taylor Aiken	Robin Newlin
Castle Hayne	Amanda Haynes	Kristi Harper
Codington	Lori Smith	Susan Dyer
Eaton	Jamie Armstrong	Jacqueline Brown
Forest Hills	Live Oak Bank	Pamela Minor
Holly Tree	Coffee Cart Guys Jay Biba & John Croom	Erin Solomon
International School at Gregory	Amanda Boomershine	Caroline Scorza
Murrayville	Fred Holloway	Retha Rusk
Ogden	Suzanne Reid	James Little
Parsley	Meghan Dzurik	Kim Badrock
Pine Valley	Britt Thompson	Cindy Kuhne
Williams	Jo Wainwright	Lisa Burns
Winter Park	Jeria Coleman	Adam Hood
Wrightsville Beach	Peyton Earey	Jess Bell
Middle
Holly Shelter	Pam Thornton	Amy Baxter
Murray	Wendy Vincent	Shawn Blackwelder
Myrtle Grove	Jill Bemstein	Chrissy Feeney
Noble	Regan Dumas	Cheryl Yopp
Trask	Danielle Bilbao	Paul Bell
High
Ashley	Susan Tyson	Skip Tyson
IBECHS	Melissa Story	Karen Dash
Laney	Lauren Zwack	Pam Hutsell
New Hanover	Leila Garriss	James Kennedy
SEA-Tech	Abby Stevens	Jessica Guidi
WECHS	Jill Stewart	Peter Robichau