Annual Celebration Event Fundraiser / James Ford Commitment to Education Award Presentation
Our 14th Annual Celebration Event fundraiser will take place on Thursday, November 5 at the Mansion at Knox Farm.
As our biggest fundraiser of the year, the event will be filled with delicious food, drinks, and community spirit as we celebrate all we’ve achieved together in supporting the East Aurora School District’s students and teachers. It includes a silent auction and multiple displays showcasing recent EAEF grants, allowing the community to see the tangible impact of their support.
During this special evening, we also present the annual James Ford Commitment to Education Award, which is given to a person, organization, or group who exemplifies the qualities of one of EAEF’s founders, Dr. James Ford:
- Commitment to the betterment of education in East Aurora
- Persistent dedication to the cause
- Creative and original thinking
- Involvement in community life
Our 2026 recipient is EAHS teacher Jeff Shelley.
Past recipients include:
- Christina Schutrum (2025)
- Daniel Brunson (2024)
- Catherine Warda-Bender (2023)
- Brian Serwicki (2022)
- Recognition of the East Aurora School/Community Partnership (2021)
- Rich Clements (2020)
- Kimberly McAtee (2019)
- Peg Fletcher (2018)
- Tom Kegler (2017)
- Christopher Cummins (2016)
- Kim Crowley-Browne (2015)
- Alison Hyde (2014)
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Dr. James Hoagland, Jr. (2013)
East Aurora Educational Foundation
430 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
The East Aurora Educational Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
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