OUR past 2021 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION HOST
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.
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2021 SHOWCASE OF BUFFALO TALENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
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
- Kathleen Hochul Lieutenant Governor of New York
- Byron Brown City of Buffalo Mayor
- Steve Tasker Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes NYS Assembly Leader
- Tim Kennedy New York State Senator
- Craig Hannah City of Buffalo Chief Judge
- Phil Rumore Buffalo Teachers Federation President
- Sheila Brown Power 96.5 FM and 1080 AM Radio CEO
- Dr. Candace S. Johnson President & CEO of Roswell Park Cancer Center
- Rev. Mark Blue President of the NAACP, Buffalo
- April Baskin Erie County Legislature Chairwoman
- Darius Pridgen City of Buffalo Common Council President
- Dr. Catherine Collins New York State Board of Regents
- Dr. Michael Brophy Hilbert College President
- Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner Buffalo State College President
- Leah Hamilton Challenger News Paper Associate Publisher
- John J. Hurley Canisius College President
- Cas Rodriquez Hispanic Heritage Council Former President
- Dr. Matthew Giorano Villa Maria College President
- Dr. Raul Vazquez G-Health Enterprises
- Dr. Eva M. Doyle Retired Buffalo Educator & Historian
- Dr. Kenneth Macur Medaille College President
- David Rust Say Yes to Education Buffalo, Executive Director
- Thomas Beauford, Jr. Buffalo Urban League President & CEO
- Stephen Tucker Northland Workforce Training Center President & CEO
- Patti Stephen Buffalo Prep Executive Director
- Howard Johnson Erie County Legislature
- Gary Olsen Daemen College President
CELEBERTY HOST
Emily Lampa-AM BUFFALO HOSTESS
Kameron Wood-LOS ANGLESPRODUCER
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"THE SOUNDS OF BUFFALO", WESTERN NEW YORK PREMIER SINGING COMPETITION
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
- 7:30pm Facebook, Excellence in Education Awards Buffalo 2021 "Virtual" Red Carpet Stroll.
- 8:00pm WBBZ-TV, 2021 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony
- 9:30pm -Facebook Live, 2021 Excellence in Education Awards "After Party".
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.
AM-BUFFALO CHANNEL 7 PROMOTIONAL
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!
FRIENDS ARE ON THE MOVE
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
2020 excellent in education award recipients
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AM-BUFFALO CHANNEL 7 PROMOTIONAL
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!
red carpet event-honoring educators
BURCHFIELD PENNY ART CENTER - APRIL 10, 2021
"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
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