It's a time to honor and celebrate the stars among us who represent the quality throughout our school and community. Maybe it's a staff member who volunteers to stay after school to help kids with their homework. Or, maybe it's a community partner who works with the schools on a project to support student achievement. Perhaps this person started a special program, or simply has a way of making every student feel special. Recipients are chosen for their commitment and dedication to providing a quality education for all children.
Awards is a celebration of the commitment of the Seattle community to the education of all children.
Recipients were honored before a crowd of nearly 2,500 people at beautiful Benaroya Hall. Mr. Harry Belafonte delivered the keynote message this year. Mr. Belafonte was chosen as keynote speaker because of his longstanding commitment to arts education, children s causes, and civil rights issues. Born in Harlem in New York City, Mr. Belafonte has worked on behalf of arts education throughout his life. He was a close friend and advisor to the late Martin Luther King Jr. and is one of the three executors of his estate.