Celebrating Excellence in Cabarrus County Schools
Excellence deserves to be recognized. CCEF celebrates students and educators whose creativity, dedication, leadership, and impact strengthen our schools and inspire our community.
Through student and educator recognition programs, we help honor achievement, elevate exceptional work, and celebrate the people who make a lasting difference across Cabarrus County Schools.
Celebrating Excellence in Action
-
-
Superintendent's Choice Art Awards
Held each spring during the CCS Arts Festival, the Superintendent’s Choice Art Awards celebrate K–12 student artists whose creativity, craftsmanship, and unique voice are showcased in this districtwide celebration of visual and performing arts.
CCEF provides a $100 award to purchase each of the four winning artworks, which become part of the Superintendent’s Permanent Art Collection.
-
Grace Mynatt Award of Excellence
Presented each year at the Partners in Education Lunch, the Grace Mynatt Award of Excellence celebrates an extraordinary Cabarrus County educator whose passion, innovation, and dedication inspire students and strengthen our community’s future.
-
-
-
CCS Teacher of the Year
Presented each April at the Cabarrus County Schools Celebration of Excellence, the Teacher of the Year award honors an educator who exemplifies outstanding teaching, inspires a love of learning, and makes a lasting difference in the lives of students across our community.
CCEF provides the Teacher of the Year with a $750 cash award in recognition of their outstanding impact on students and education.
-
EC Teacher of Excellence
Each October, the Cabarrus County Schools EC Teacher of Excellence award honors an exceptional educator whose dedication, creativity, and heart empower students with disabilities and enrich our entire community.
-
Why Recognition Matters
Recognition does more than celebrate a single moment. It affirms excellence, elevates the work of educators and students, and reminds our community of the extraordinary talent, creativity, and dedication found throughout our schools.
By celebrating achievement, CCEF helps shine a light on the people and accomplishments that inspire others and strengthen the culture of excellence across Cabarrus County Schools.
a
Our Impact in Action
Over the past 14 years, CCEF has helped recognize and celebrate outstanding students and educators across Cabarrus County Schools.
Help Us Celebrate Excellence
Your support helps CCEF celebrate exceptional students and educators, provide meaningful recognition, and shine a light on excellence across Cabarrus County Schools. Businesses and organizations can also partner with CCEF to sponsor recognition opportunities and help make these celebrations possible.
