The Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award is presented each year at the Partnership’s Education Summit. As the highest honor awarded by Wake Education Partnership, it is given to someone who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to public education and shares the personal qualities of the late Sen. Vernon Malone.
Recipients of this award set a high standard for selfless dedication to the ongoing improvement of public education — moving from words to deeds that have a lasting impact. Those nominated for the award must come from outside the field of education, be persuasive advocates for all children and serve as an example for others. Recipients are nominated and selected by the Partnership's Board of Directors, Leadership Council and past recipients.
Previous winners, as well as links to some of the videos shown at the time the awards were given, can be found below.
2004: Ann Goodnight |
2002: Frank A. Daniels, Jr. |
1999: Henry C. Knight |
1998: Thomas B. Oxholm |
1997: Governor and Mrs. James B. Hunt |
1996: William R. Kress |
1995: G. Smedes York |
1994: Gordon Smith III |
1993: Patricia R. Hackney |
| 1992: William (Dub) Graham, Jr. | 1991: Walter L. Brown, Jr. |
1990: Sherwood H. Smith, Jr. |
For more information about the Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award, please contact us at 919.821.7609