Awards
Each year we proudly recognize the outstanding achievements and commitments of Fresno County teachers, school administrators, and school employees. These individuals represent the high standards, hard work, and dedication ever present throughout the field of education.
The program celebrates their achievement and success, and shares their vision with the entire education community.
Upcoming Event Information
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Saroyan Theatre
7:00pm
2024 Teacher of the Year
Benjamin Canzano
Clovis High School
Clovis Unified School District
Finalists
Lawrence Jarocki
University High School
Fresno Unified School District - Charter
Garrett Smothers
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Kingsburg Elementary Charter
Lee Strange
Sequoia Elementary
Sanger Unified School District
2024 Employee of the Year
Nicole Potter
Powers-Ginsburg Elementary
Fresno Unified School District
Finalists
Karnell Grijalva
Fowler Unified School District
Steve Soma
Sierra Vista Elementary
Clovis Unified School District
Kris Ingrao
Orange Center
2024 Administrator of the Year
Dr. Tachua Vue
Tarpey Elementary School
Clovis Unified School District
Finalists
Melody Lee
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Kingsburg Elementary Charter
Melissa Locke
Riverdale Joint Unified School District
Kristin Coronado
Sanger High School
Sanger Unified School District
2024 Barnett Award Winner
Lee Strange
Sequoia Elementary
Sanger Unified School District
2024 Big Things in Small Places Winner
Kris Ingrao
Orange Center