Join FMFCU Foundation in honoring and celebrating those who make an extraordinary impact in our community.
Thursday, April 16
The Drexelbrook
Doors open at 5:30 pm | Program begins promptly at 6 pm
This premier event brings together more than 500 community leaders, supporters, and changemakers for an inspiring evening honoring excellence, dedication, and service.
To kick off the evening, Peter’s Place will be honored as the 2026 Community Champion, recognizing the nonprofit’s extraordinary impact on the community. This award highlights an organization making a meaningful difference while providing support to further its mission.
The evening will also celebrate the achievements of more than 200 students participating in the Delco Hi-Q academic competition.
Delco Hi-Q Top Teams:
- 1st Place – Marple Newtown High School – $3,000
- 2nd Place – Radnor High School – $2,500
- 3rd Place – Upper Darby High School – $2,000
- Tom McCarthy Most Improved – Chester STEM Academy – $1,000
- Sportsmanship Award – Interboro High School
The 2025-2026 All-Delco Hi-Q team members will also be recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to their teams.
In addition, six exceptional students will be recognized with nearly $25,000 in scholarships.
2026 Scholarship Recipients:
- William Reitmeyer – Strath Haven High School – John D. Unangst Memorial Scholar
- Darsh Parikh – Bensalem High School – John D. Unangst Memorial Scholar
- Jizelle Campos – Penncrest High School – John D. Unangst Memorial Scholar
- Wilmer Bishop – Shanahan High School – John D. Unangst Memorial Scholar
- Melody Chen – Penncrest High School – Delco Hi-Q Scholar
- Muhammad Zarak Khan – STEM Academy at Showalter – Bridge to Success Scholar
To conclude the evening, 20 outstanding educators will be recognized as Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Awardees, selected from hundreds of nominations. These educators exemplify innovation, passion, and a lasting commitment to student success and their school communities.
2026 Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Awardees include:
- Jessica Smith – Bethel Springs Elementary School, Garnet Valley School District
- Keith Layman – Garnet Valley High School, Garnet Valley School District
- Katie Domizio – Great Valley High School, Great Valley School District
- Lindsay Carney – Manoa Elementary School, Haverford School District
- Renee Carey – Interboro High School, Interboro School District
- Christine Regino – Interboro Kindergarten Academy, Interboro School District
- Rachel Pearson – Bancroft Elementary School, Kennett Consolidated School District
- Blair Borish – Kuumba Academy Charter School
- Jena Foley – Loomis Elementary School, Marple Newtown School District
- Olga Zografakis – Radnor Middle School, Radnor School District
- Camille Baker – Radnor Elementary School, Radnor School District
- Jill Hoffner – Edgewood Elementary School, Ridley School District
- Jennifer Carvalho – Marianna Bracetti Academy Charter School, School District of Philadelphia
- Winnie Chan – Furness High School, School District of Philadelphia
- Scott Anderson – Unionville Elementary School, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
- Michael McGarvey – Chadds Ford Elementary School, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
- Lisa Jesse – Garrettford Elementary School, Upper Darby School District
- Kristy Foley – Bywood Elementary School, Upper Darby School District
- Jacquelyn Lorah – Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy, William Penn School District
- Nicole Mason – Park Lane Elementary School, William Penn School District
Guests can expect a memorable evening filled with inspiring stories, community pride, and celebration alongside educators, students, and leaders from across the region.
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