Communities In Schools of North Texas recognizes our outstanding partners each year at our gala, Celebrating Successes.  Our Wall of Fame lists the community leaders, organizations and businesses that serve as an example to those who follow.

Lifetime Achievement Award
2010: Mr. Bill Walker

Advocate of the Year
2010: Judge Darlene Whitten, Denton County Court at Law
2009: University of North Texas President Dr Gretchen M. Bataille
2008 (inaugural year): Texas State Representative Myra Crownover

Student of the Year
2010: Maritza Mauricio
2009 (inaugural year): Stephen Donaldson, Jr.

Volunteer of the Year
2010: Garden Ridge Church of Christ Food 4 Kids Volunteer Team
2009: Sam Ritter
2008: Richard Huckaby
2007: Judy Hansen
2006: Jennifer Gilbert & Jessica Gilbert
2005: Deepa Pulianda
2004: Ray Irwin

Educator of the Year
2010: Sharon Cox
2009: Christina Kiefer
2008: Laura Massey
2007: James Crockett
2006: Mary Dunlevy
2005: Debbie Landers
2004: Jennifer Lewis & Renee Koontz

Business Partner of the Year
2010: Verizon Foundation
2009: Capital One Bank
2008: General Electric
2007: EDS, an HP Company
2006: Hillwood Development, a Perot Company
2005: Hibernia Bank
2004: Hillwood Development, a Perot Company

Community Partner of the Year
2010: Cross Timbers Church
2009: United Way of Wise County
2008: The Village Church
2007: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
2006 (inaugural year): Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs