FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mon., May 2, 2005

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNUAL 'EDDIES' EDUCATION AWARDS

Miami-Dade Public Schools will salute the outstanding contributions of its educators, support staff, administrators, business leaders and school volunteers at the First Annual Education Awards - “The Eddies.” Sponsors include FedEx, Herff Jones, Inc., United Health Care, United Way and Wachovia Bank. The ceremony will be co-hosted by the American Federation of School, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Dade Association of School Administrators and United Teachers of Dade.
WHAT:
The Eddies will honor individuals and organizations in the following categories: Outstanding School Volunteers and Golden/Silver School Awards; Exemplary Dade Partners Awards; AFSCME Employee of the Year; Assistant Principal of the Year; Office Employee of the Year; Paraprofessional of the Year; and Principal of the Year. The event is open to the public; tickets are $55 per person or $550 per table of ten, and attire is black tie optional.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 10. Reception: 6:30 p.m., Dinner and Awards Program: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Radisson Miami Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. (former Omni)
CONTACT:

Dr. Linda Brown, Office of Community Services, 305-995-1265

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