Community Recognition Event
Each year Orange County Public Schools recognizes outstanding coordinators, school volunteers, and business partners for their time, talent, and treasure to enhance educational excellence as well as schools that promote community involvement activities that impact student success.
The Community Outreach Crystal Awards recognition ceremony was a morning of celebration for every Partners in Education, ADDitions School Volunteer, and our greater community who shows up for OCPS students every day.
Our ADDitions Volunteers and Partners in Education are highly valued for their lasting impact to ensure every child has a promising and successful future. The Crystal Awards is our opportunity to recognize individuals, organizations and businesses for their support of public education, and the students and families of Orange County Public Schools.
Congratulations to this year's honorees!
OCPS Outstanding Youth Volunteer 2026 – Madison Lindhorn
Madison’s exceptional dedication to volunteering at Blankner School has made a meaningful and lasting impact on both the school and the wider community. Her enthusiastic involvement in numerous school activities reflects her commitment to consistently going above and beyond.
OCPS Outstanding Senior Volunteer 2026 – Jeffrey Plutz
As a dedicated parent volunteer, Whitney Stephens is a passionate advocate for Panther Lake Elementary and Orange County Public Schools.
OCPS Partners in Education 2026 – Washington Shores Presbyterian Church
Washington Shores Presbyterian Church partnership removes barriers and meets needs – both seen and unseen – ensuring students have the resources to learn, teachers feel valued, and families feel connected.
OCPS Diamond Coordinator of the Year 2026 – Veloria Gadson
OCPS Outstanding Adult Volunteer 2026 – Whitney Stephens
As a dedicated parent volunteer, Whitney Stephens is a passionate advocate for Panther Lake Elementary and Orange County Public Schools
OCPS Partners in Education 2026 – AfterMedia
Scotty Holland believes that everyday heroes deserve extraordinary appreciation. Therefore, AfterMedia specializes in honoring outstanding members of the HEROES program within public school systems and the military community. More than 70 OCPS employees received unforgettable vacation stays – celebrating bus drivers, teachers, facilities staff, and principals alike.
OCPS Partners in Education 2026 – EA Sports Tiburon Studio
In 2024, Edgewater High’s football team was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete against the NFL Academy in the United Kingdom – an opportunity many believed was out of reach. EA SPORTS turned that dream into reality.
Crystal Awards Program
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