AM BUFFALO TELEVISION HOSTESS, EMILY LAMPA, WAS PROUDLY SELECTED TO CO-HOST THIS YEAR EVENT ALONG WITH BUFFALO'S OWN-AWARD WINNING HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER, KAMERON WOOD.
THIS IS WESTERN NEW YORK'S MOST ANTICIPATED RED CARPET EVENT OF THR YEAR, DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF BUFFALO'S ELITE TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS ON MAY 2, 8:00pm .
THE "BUFFALOWOOD" PROGRAM WILL AIR ACROSS EIGHT (8) COUNTIES WHILE STREAMING SIMULTANEOUSLY ON FACEBOOK LIVE, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS BUFFALO- POWER 96.5 FM WUFO RADIO.
TO HONOR OUR 1ST RESPONDERS, SEVERAL OF OUR HEROS FROM THE VA HOSPITAL, CATHOLIC HEALTH & THE BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL SERVE AS PRESENTORS THIS YEAR! "THANK YOU FOR SERVING"
SPECIAL GUEST STAR
Daniel Croix-Star of Tyler Perry's, "The Oval"
ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST
Cami Clune-Star Singer Contestant on NBC, "The Voice"
Will Holton-National Award Winning Saxophonist
Ricsean Hall-Winner of the "Sounds of Buffalo Contest"
DISTINGUSHED PRESENTORS & SPEAKERS
THE SINGING CONTEST ENDED IN MARCH BUT YOU CAN SEE THE CONTESTANTS ON THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION BUFFALO FACEBOOK PAGE.
BE SURE TO CHEER ON THE WINNERS AS THEY WILL AIR ON THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY ON MAY 2, 2021 WBBZ-TV STARTING AT 8:00PM
2021 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS HONORING INCREDIBLE & CARING INDIVIDUALS WHO GUIDE AND INSPIRE BUFFALO STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW!!
WHAT: 2021 Excellence in Education Awards
WHO: Friends For A Better Buffalo, Inc.
(501c3 organization) will honor teachers, support staff, and administrators who work for Public, Private, and Charter Schools in Buffalo
WHY: We believe that in Western New York many educators, support staff, and administrators go unrecognized for their incredible efforts and contributions in their classrooms, schools, and communities. It is our privilege to recognize their commitment to Buffalo and Western New York and to celebrate them for being an unyielding force for our students and the community. These are dedicated, caring individuals who guide and inspire students and their families daily to experience the personalized success of becoming leaders of today and in the future.
WHEN: Sunday May 2, 2021
WHERE: In your living rooms. Please get your watch parties ready for a time to celebrate our children's leaders.
ABOUT FRIENDS FOR A BETTER BUFFALO: Friends For A Better Buffalo, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, mission is to C.A.R.E. - Connect, Advocate, Serve as a Resource, and Educate Residents in Buffalo and throughout Western New York. Our organization simply consists of a group of Western New Yorkers who take pride in their region and innovatively work together to establish and promote positive events that highlight and strengthen our community.
Honoring the 2021 Unsung Heroes in Education that's right here in Buffalo, New York. Invite friends, co-worker and family to your watch party on May 2, 2021 at 8:00pm. Call in to FM 96.5 at 10:00pm for remarks and interviews! See you There!
ALREADY IN 2021, FRIENDS HAS SUPPORTED THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, AND VARIOUS CITY OF BUFFALO CHURCHES WITH FOOD DRIVES AND SUPPLY GIVE AWAYS
SEE OUR CONTENT ON OUR FACEBOOK, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION WHERE WE HONORED OUR FEMALE LEADERS DURING WOMAN HISTORY MONTH. ALSO, FEBRUARY WAS DEDICATED TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CONTACT US AS WE WORK WITH OTHER BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS AS WE PLAN FOR SUMMER ACTIVITIES WITH OUR YOUTH
Honoring the 2021 Unsung Heroes in Education that's right here in Buffalo, New York. Invite friends, co-worker and family to your watch party on May 2, 2021 at 8:00pm. Call in to FM 96.5 at 10:00pm for remarks and interviews! See you There!
"Buffalowood"- Due to Covid-19 concerns our Red Carpet Event had to be social distanced and downplayed this year but the Friends For A Better Buffalo Committee Members was determined to bring a piece of "Hollywood" to Buffalo for our famed educators and community members. Our hero's was recognized on WGRZ-TV Channel 2 News
.