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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

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                       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!

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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

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!

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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

 CLICK HERE TO WATCH NEWS CAST 

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