Stars of Education is an annual awards gala dinner to celebrate and honor those who form the backbone of a strong public education system in Wake County. This event is WakeEd’s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going to support our mission and program of work each day.

This year we are proud to present the prestigious Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award to Jill Staton Bullard, co-founder of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, who has been a champion for ending hunger in Raleigh and in surrounding counties for more than 27 years. Six outstanding educators, alumni, and community leaders will also be inducted into the Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame.  The event will also celebrate  WakeEd’s programs and teacher leaders, including our SummerSTEM coaches, for the impact they have made in Wake County Public Schools.