The success of Communities In Schools of North Texas, more importantly the lifelong success of our students, is deeply dependent on our ability to find results oriented partners and develop high performing win-win partnerships.  Each year, we recognize our outstanding partners our gala, Celebrating Successes.  The list below, our partnership "Wall of Fame", serves to remind us of the tremendous generosity and passion this community has for ensuring that every child has a chance to overcome their obstacles and achieve in life.

Lifetime Achievement Award
2011: Dr. Jerry Roy
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: Texas State Representative Myra Crownover

Volunteer of the Year
2011: Missy Rainey
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
2011: Jeanne Marie Kenny
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
2011: United Way of Denton County
2010: Cross Timbers Church
2009: United Way of Wise County
2008: The Village Church
2007: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
2006: Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs

Student of the Year
2011: Kyla Day
2010: Maritza Mauricio
2009: Stephen Donaldson, Jr.