RCEF Benefit for a Brighter Future

The RCEF Inspiration Award honors the memory of Pat Crawford and her service to our community. Pat was beloved for many years for her role at Open Gate Nursery School and was also well respected as a highly active volunteer in our school district and city. The RCEF was fortunate to count her among our strongest supporters.

Award recipients have an outstanding record of volunteer service in our school district that exemplifies Pat's lifelong commitment to education and her unique ability to foster and inspire volunteering in those around her.

Nomination Procedure

To make a nomination, please send an email to info@rcef.org that answers the following questions:

1. What type(s) of volunteer work has this nominee been involved with in the Redwood City School District and for what time period(s)?

2. What difference has this nominee's volunteer efforts made for the Redwood City School District students, families or staff?

3. How has this person increased volunteer participation in a particular activity or inspired volunteerism in others?

Be sure to include contact information for yourself and your candidate.

Nominations are due March 30, 2011.

The award will be presented at Benefit for a Brighter Future 2011 on May 6, 2011.

2010 Inspiration Award Recipient

We were proud to present the first RCEF Inspiration Award to Susie Peyton, who has worked longer and harder than anyone else we know to support our students' education.

Among her many roles, Susie has volunteered at her own children's schools; served on the RCEF Board; been a member of the BBF committee since its inception; served on the District's Financial Advisory Committee; and is now actively involved with a new education advocacy organization — Educate Our State.

Susie continues to inspire us to persevere in our own efforts and in bringing new volunteers on board to help our amazing Redwood City students.