Okaloosa County Schools Announces 2105 Commissioners Business Recognition Awards

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - April 29, 2015 - PRLog -- The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) is pleased to announce its nominees for the 2015 Commissioners Business Recognition Awards Program.  The Commissioner's Business Recognition Awards (CBRA) recognizes businesses throughout Florida for their innovative partnerships and exemplary support of public education.

CBRA honorees will be recognized by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart at an award program during a reception from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on June 9, 2015 in Tampa, FL.

The OCSD has nominated the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation and the Chick fil A franchises in Niceville and Fort Walton Beach for their service to the school district.

Air Force Museum Foundation

“The Okaloosa County School District is thankful for the contributions made by the Air Force Armament Museum Foundation in advancing the educational opportunities for STEM education by providing funding and academic support from contributors such as AFRL, NDEP, local businesses and defense contractors, UWF, Embry Riddle, NWFSC and the Doolittle Institute”, said Superintendent Mary Beth Jackson.

Over 6,000 Okaloosa County elementary and middle school students have participated in the Engineers for America Program, which is specifically designed to motivate young students towards STEM type careers, and we look forward to more great things in the future.

AF Photo:  L-R School Board Member Melissa Thrush, Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson, Okaloosa STEMM Academy Principal Wanda Avery, Armament Museum Foundation Member Maj Gen Robert Chedister (ret.), Okaloosa STEMM Academy Assistant Principal Neely Calhoun, Armament Museum Foundation Executive Director Paul Maryeski.

Niceville Chick fil A

The Okaloosa County School District is grateful for the innumerable contributions made by Chick-fil-A Niceville.  As a valued business partner, Chick-fil-A's sponsorship of sports, teacher and principal events, parent organizations and a variety of student activities through fundraising support has dramatically impacted school programs and district events.  Chick-fil-A Niceville wholeheartedly embodies the company’s foundational commitment of service to community.

Pictured from left back:  Program Director of Community Affairs Henry Kelley, Assistant Superintendent Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson,  Chuck Turner, Assistant Manager Chick-fil-A Niceville.  Front are three proud Chick-fil-A employees.

FWB Chick fil A

The Okaloosa County School District is grateful for the innumerable contributions made by Chick-fil-A Beal Parkway.  As a valued business partner, Chick-fil-A's sponsorship of sports, teacher and principal events, parent organizations and a variety of student activities through fundraising support has dramatically impacted school programs and district events.  Chick-fil-A Beal Parkway wholeheartedly embodies the company’s foundational commitment of service to community.

Pictured left to right:  Assistant Superintendent Marcus Chambers, Chick-fil-A Beal Parkway owner/operator Matthew Sexton, Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson and Program Director, Office of Community Affairs Henry Kelley.