Annual signature fundraising event in April highlighting Mt. Vernon’s Teachers/Staff of the Year and Distinguished Alumni Awards.
2022 Awards
2021 Awards
Leanne Brown Cornerstone Award – presented to Alyssa Prazeau for her invaluable dedication and service to the MVEF.
Keystone Award – presented to Ambrose Property Group for their corporate service commitment to MVEF.
Teacher of the Year – Leeanna Seppala (Administration), Elizabeth Chaplin (MES), Delinda Deckard (FES), Kitty Masters (MVMS), Lynette Huth (MVHS), Brianne Williams (MCE)
District Teacher of the Year – Lynette Huth (MVHS)
Staff of the Year – Doris Johnson (Administration), Jenny Campbell(MES), Melissa Montague(MCE), Lisa Lindman (MVMS), Jo Goff (MVHS), Nancy Price (FES)
District Staff of the Year – Doris Johnson (Administration)
Ryan Fry Award – District Staff of the Year & the District Teacher of the Year also receive the Ryan Fry Award
2021 Distinguished Alumni
Lorraine Ewing
Linda Garrity
2021 Black & Gold Gala Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor – Hancock Health
Silent Auction Sponsor – Family Leisure
Gold Dinner Sponsor –Ambrose Property
Black & Gold Reception Sponsor – Lancer + Beebe, LLC, Moisture Management
TapSnap Sponsors – Anne Wessell, Emcor, Joyner Homes, Indiana University Health Plans
TableScape Sponsors – Stifel, Frischkorn Law LLC, Seals Funeral Home
Table Sponsors – Anne & Chris Dunlavy, Church Church Hittle & Antrim, Context Design, CSO Architect, Edmentum, Leanne & David Brown (MVEF Founder), McDonald Dentistry, Mike & Libby Harris, NineStar, D R Horton, Chad and Tree Gooding, Family Leisure, State Farm, Ben Eades
Technology Services – JW Marriott, Markey’s Rental, NineStar,
Beverage Sponsors – Daniel’s Vineyard
Parking Sponsors – Greenfield Banking Company, Ice Miller, Assured Partners
Supportive Patron Sponsors – Activate, US Bank, IMI, MJ Insurance, Steele, Flying Arrow Photography
2020 Awards
Keystone Award – presented to Joyner Homes for their outstanding corporate support and commitment to the MVEF.
Leanne Brown Cornerstone Award – presented to Barry Stadler for his invaluable dedication and service to the MVEF.
Teacher of the Year – Ashley Ridenour (Administration), Erin Hardin (MES), Krista Weber (FES), Lauren Reifel (MVMS), Karen Riesterer (MVHS), Ashley Schenck (MCE)
District Teacher of the Year – Ashley Schenck (MCE)
Staff of the Year – Lisa Heitman (Administration), Emily Snider (MES), Laura Lyons (MCE), Stephanie Evans (MVMS), Lisa Tappy (MVHS), Veronica Kirby (FES)
District Staff of the Year – Veronica Kirby (FES)
Ryan Fry Award – District Staff of the Year & the District Teacher of the Year also receive the Ryan Fry Award
2020 Distinguished Alumni
Darrell Thomas
Nathan Heck
2020 Black & Gold Gala Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor – Hancock Health
Silent Auction Sponsor – Family Leisure
Black & Gold Reception Sponsor – Ambrose Property
Gold Dinner Sponsor – Lancer + Beebe, LLC
TapSnap Sponsors – Anne Wessell, Emcor, Joyner Homes, Thrivent – Lanteigne Tailored Planning
Table Sponsors – Anne & Chris Dunlavy, Church Church Hittle & Antrim, Community Hospital North, Context Design, CORE, CSO Architect, Edmentum, Leanne & David Brown (MVEF Founder), McDonald Dentistry, Mike & Libby Harris, NineStar, Seals Funeral Home
Technology Services – JW Marriott, Markey’s Rental, NineStar, PopCon
Beverage Sponsors – Daniel’s Vineyard, Monarch Beverage
Parking Sponsors – Greenfield Banking Company, KeyBank
Supportive Patron Sponsors – Activate, Baker Tilly, Core Planning Strategies, Custom Exteriors, Erlewein Mortuary, MJ Insurance, River Financial Services, Steele
Ticket Supporters – Leanne & David Brown, Haley & Mike Frischkorn, Hancock Health, Heather & David Moore, Jan & Stephen Viehweg, Chris Walrod