Thank you to all who attended the 17th Annual Excellence in Education Awards.

The evening featured a networking reception with a silent auction, musical performances, delicious hors d’oeuvres paired with specially selected wine and beer, and, of course, the award ceremony.

We are thrilled to have honored the following friends of SPEF with the SPEF Leadership Award, and the SPEF Community Giving Award, which recognizes those who serve the Stamford community and go above and beyond in their support of public education. In addition to these two awards, we announced the nominees and winner of the SPEF Educator Award!


2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS

SPEF Leadership Award

1

Susan Nabel (Posthumous) 

We are honored to recognize Susan, who was a champion for Stamford Public Schools and its students, serving as a member of Stamford Board of Representatives and the Board of Education. She was a longtime member of SPEF’s Board of Directors and a dedicated volunteer mentor who loved guiding our middle school students.

SPEF Community Giving Award

2

Viking Global Foundation

We are so thankful for our partnership with the Viking Global Foundation. With its hands-on approach to making a positive impact in our Stamford community, Viking has generously supported SPEF’s early education programming, which serves the district’s youngest learners. In addition, Viking and its employees have engaged with SPEF in a variety of volunteer initiatives, including raising funds for book distributions and filling kindergarten-ready backpacks.

SPEF Educator Award

3

Patrice Moore, Hart Magnet Elementary School

Congratulations to Patrice Moore, the winner of the 2024 SPEF Educator Award! Patrice was nominated by the Hart Magnet Parent-Teacher Organization, and was selected by SPEF’s Board of Directors as the winner.

SPEF Award Nominees


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