JOIN US AT THE STAMFORD MARRIOTT HOTEL FOR A CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION!
The 18th annual Excellence in Education Awards will be an unforgettable evening as we celebrate those in our community who are dedicated to enriching the lives of students and families in Stamford Public Schools. Community members, corporations, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other nonprofit agencies will gather to celebrate the power of public education.
Stay tuned for details about our SPEF Leadership Award and the SPEF Community Giving Award. We will also announce the winner of the SPEF Educator Award, in which educators are nominated by Parent-Teacher Organizations from Stamford’s 22 public schools and the winner is selected by SPEF’s Board of Directors.
2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS
SPEF Leadership Award
Matthew Quiñones
Matthew Quiñones has been selected to receive The SPEF Leadership Award for his role in establishing the Stamford Mentoring Program 15 years ago. Through his dedication, Matt has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students in Stamford, helping to build a foundation for mentorship and personal growth.
SPEF Community Giving Award
State Street
State Street has been selected to receive The SPEF Community Giving Award in recognition of its strong commitment to the Stamford community. Their generous support of SPEF’s Career Connected Mentoring Program has played a pivotal role for our high school students. Their ongoing dedication to empowering students and enriching the local community makes State Street an invaluable partner in ensuring equitable education access for everyone in Stamford.
SPEF Educator Award
To be Announced
Stamford Public Schools educators are nominated by their Parent-Teacher Organizations. The winner is selected by SPEF’s Board of Directors and announced at the event. Who will it be?
SPEF THANKS THE FOLLOWING 2024 SPONSORS
PHOTO GALLERY FROM OUR PAST EVENTS
Excellence in Education 2024 Awards: March 21 at 5:30PM
The annual event was held at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa and continued the tradition of bringing together community members, corporations, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other nonprofit agencies to celebrate the power of public education for students and families in Stamford.
SPEF honored the following 2024 award recipients:
| SPEF Educator Award | Patrice Moore, Hart Magnet Elementary School |
| SPEF Leadership Award | Susan Nabel (Posthumous) |
| SPEF Community Giving Award | Viking Global Foundation |
Excellence in Education 2023 Awards: April 27th at 5:30PM
The annual event was held at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa and continued the tradition of bringing together community members, corporations, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other nonprofit agencies to celebrate the power of public education for students and families in Stamford.
SPEF honored the following 2023 award recipients:
| SPEF Educator Award | Wendy Tang, Hart Magnet Elementary School |
| SPEF Leadership in Literacy Award | Amy Beldotti, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning |
| SPEF Leadership in Literacy Award | Alice Knapp, Chief Executive Officer, Ferguson Library |
| SPEF Community Giving Award | Reading is Fundamental (RIF) |
Excellence in Education 2022 Awards: June 1 at 6PM
The annual event was held at the unique Rooftop Terrace @ 600 Washington Boulevard and continued the tradition of bringing together community members, corporations, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other nonprofit agencies to celebrate the power of public education for students and families in Stamford.
SPEF honored the following 2022 award recipients:
| SPEF Educator Award | Jennifer Argenio, Rogers International School |
| SPEF Leadership Award | Patricia Billie Miller, State Senator |
| SPEF Community Giving Award | Deloitte |
| Stamford Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year Award | Jonathan Ringel, Stamford High School |
Excellence in Education 2022 Photos (Awards)
Excellence in Education 2022 Photos (Cocktails and Conversation)
Special Thanks to our Photographers: Denice Laveris, Lew Finkel, Cristian Pimienta