The Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF) invites the community to recognize individuals who have made a lasting difference in Henderson County Public Schools by submitting nominations for the 2027 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted from October 15, 2026, through January 15, 2027. For more than two decades, the Education Hall of Fame has celebrated the educators, school personnel, volunteers, and community champions whose dedication has helped shape the educational experiences of generations of students. Established in 2003, the Hall of Fame has welcomed more than 150 distinguished individuals whose service and contributions have strengthened public education throughout Henderson County. Each year, up to five individuals are selected for induction, celebrating those whose commitment, leadership, and influence have left a lasting mark on our schools and community. Who Can Be Nominated?
Eligible nominees must have served Henderson County Public Schools for at least ten years in a paid, volunteer, or auxiliary capacity. Individuals must also have been inactive in the category for which they are nominated for a minimum of five years due to retirement, separation, or death. Nominations should highlight the individual's accomplishments, commitment to students and schools, and the lasting impact of their service. Nomination Categories: ● Teacher and/or Administrator ● Support Personnel, including teacher assistants, child nutrition staff, bus drivers, administrative assistants, and others who support the daily operations of schools ● Volunteer ● Champion of Education Celebrating the 2027 Honorees The 2027 Education Hall of Fame inductees will be formally recognized at HCEF's Education Celebration on April 22, 2027, at Blue Ridge Community College. This annual event also honors Teachers of the Year, Principal of the Year, and students enrolled in Teaching as a Profession (TaaP) classes who are exploring careers in education.
The celebration brings the community together to recognize outstanding contributions to Henderson County Public Schools while inspiring the next generation of educators. Submit a Nomination HCEF encourages former students, colleagues, families, and community members to consider nominating someone whose contributions deserve to be remembered and celebrated. Nominations may be submitted online at hcefnc.org/programs/hall-of-fame/. The website also provides nomination guidelines, eligibility requirements, and information about the selection process. The deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2027. Behind every successful student and thriving school are individuals whose dedication has made a difference.
Through the Education Hall of Fame, HCEF ensures their stories are celebrated, their contributions remembered, and their legacies preserved for generations to come. ### About the Henderson County Education Foundation: Founded in October 1986, the Henderson County Education Foundation, HCEF, has provided resources aimed at improving the educational experience for Henderson County students and citizens for four decades. The mission of HCEF is to “invest in and respond to the whole child and the whole school to create a thriving community.”
