Northern Kentucky has a long history of supporting education and celebrating the vital role that educators, businesses and community partners play in ensuring students are ready for the future. Continuing this tradition, the Northern Kentucky Education Council is hosting the 2022 Excellence in Education Celebration on April 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Receptions Event Center in Erlanger.
“Being able to come back together, in person, to celebrate the accomplishments of all our education stars, is what makes this year extraordinarily special,” Executive Director of NKYEC Dr. Randy Poe said. “The last three years have truly tested our teachers, administrators, students, and their families, yet they have risen to the challenge time and time again. Celebrating their dedication and outstanding achievements is more important than ever before. They truly deserve a standing ovation.”
Presented by Title Sponsor Northern Kentucky University, this premiere education event will honor the region’s most accomplished students, teachers, faculty, staff, and community partners. In addition, for the second year in a row, St. Elizabeth Healthcare will be awarding $2,000 scholarships to 26 high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field.
This year’s distinguished award recipients include:
Lifetime Achievement Honorees
Robert L. Prichard, Jr., M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Integration Officer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare
In addition to dedicating more than 30 years to improving healthcare in NKY, Dr. Prichard has been a steadfast supporter of education and student success. He has served on the NKYEC Board for six years, is a Board member of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, serves on the UK College of Medicine Alumni Association Board, and in the past, has served as a site-based council member and as a Board member at Beechwood Independent Schools.
Robert Stafford, Ed.D., Superintendent of Owen County School District
Dr. Stafford has held several building and district-level positions over the course of his 30-year career. For the past 10 years, he has served as the Superintendent of Owen County Schools and will be retiring at the end of this school year. He is also an adjunct teacher at Georgetown College, has served on numerous education, community, and health services boards is a founding superintendent and current chair of the iLEAD Academy (Kentucky’s first regional STEM academy) and is a founding member and current president of the Kentucky Rural Education Association.
A.D. Albright Administrators of the Year
- Laurie Wolsing, Northern Kentucky Head Start
- Nathan Niemi, Dixie Heights High School
Robert J. Storer Business-Education Champion of the Year
- Julie Pile, ParentCamp, Inc
Business Engagement of the Year
- Alluring Glass
To purchase tickets, visit www.nkyec.org/excellence-in-education-2022 or call (859) 282-9214 for more information.
