Celebration Event
Every year, the foundation hosts its annual Celebration Event, a night of recognition for all that our teachers, administrators, and community do to help support education in East Aurora. This annual event serves as the foundation’s primary annual fundraiser, and is our opportunity to recognize all of the individuals and businesses which have contributed to foundation efforts over the past year.
This year we are returning to The Bank on Main Street in East Aurora for a cocktail reception. At the event, the foundation will present the prestigious James Ford Commitment to Education Award. Nominations for the award will be accepted until May 17, 2024.
2022 Celebration Event Committee
2020 Ford Awardee and Former Awardees
James Ford Commitment to
Education Award
Created in memory of one of the founding fathers of the foundation, Dr. James Ford, this prestigious award is presented annually to the person, organization, or group who best exemplifies the following qualities exhibited by Dr. Ford:
- Commitment to the betterment of education in East Aurora
- Persistent dedication to the cause
- Creative and original thinking
- Involvement in community life
In a community full of selfless individuals committed to the betterment of their community, the Commitment to Education Award is one way the foundation highlights the contributions of those who have dedicated their life to education, and the service of others.
To submit a nomination for James Ford Commitment to Education Award, send letters outlining nominee’s qualities to:
East Aurora Educational Foundation
430 Main Street
East Aurora NY, 14052
Or email to [email protected]
Past recipients:
2023 – Catherine Warda-Bender 2022- Brian Serwicki
2021 – Recognition of the East Aurora School/Community Partnership
2020 – Rich Clements
2019 – Kimberly McAtee
2018 – Peg Fletcher
2017 – Tom Kegler
2016 – Christopher Cummins
2015 – Kim Crowley-Browne
2014 – Alison Hyde
2013 – Dr. James Hoagland, Jr.
Help support the East Aurora Educational Foundation by making a donation today!
