Stars of Education, presented by PNC Bank, 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.

Stars of Education 2018 was hosted by WRAL’s Ken Smith! In 2018, we were proud to present two prestigious awards in education – the Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award and the Dr. Robert E. Bridges Lifetime Achievement Award – to members of our community who have dedicated their lives and careers to improving public education. Seven outstanding educators, alumni, and community leaders were also inducted into the Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame. We also celebrated WakeEd’s programs and teacher leaders, including our SummerSTEM coaches and Teacher Innovation Grant recipients for the impact they have made in Wake County Public Schools.