Dawbarn Education Award 2025 winners: Photos

Adreana Sprouse, a teacher at Wayne Hill Preschool in Waynesboro, was a recipient of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Adreana Sprouse, a teacher at Wayne Hill Preschool in Waynesboro, was a recipient of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Zan Gillies puts a microphone on The Community Foundation's Miriam Burrows before presenting a Dawbarn Education Award.

Paige Heizer, a third-grade teacher at Riverheads Elementary School, was one of the 10 recipients of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Paige Heizer, a third-grade teacher at Riverheads Elementary School, was one of the 10 recipients of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Paige Heizer, a third-grade teacher at Riverheads Elementary School, was one of the 10 recipients of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Miram Burrows of The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge walks down the hallway at Wayne Hills Preschool during this year's Dawbarn Education Award presentations.

Jonathan Steck, a social worker at Waynesboro High School, won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Jonathan Steck, a social worker at Waynesboro High School, won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Jonathan Steck, a social worker at Waynesboro High School, won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

The Community Foundation's Miriam Burrows gets a hug from Waynesboro Superintendent Jeffrey Cassell before they presented a Dawbarn Education Award.

Kate Collins Middle School band director Pete Echols won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Kate Collins Middle School band director Pete Echols won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.

Kate Collins Middle School band director Pete Echols, left, stands with Waynesboro Public Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Cassell. Echols won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.

A large crew from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge and Staunton City Schools prepare to present a Dawbarn Education Award Thursday, April 3.

Russell Beverly, the head custodian and bus driver at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School, was a recipient of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.

Russell Beverly, the head custodian and bus driver at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School, was a recipient of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award from the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.

Russell Beverly, the head custodian and bus driver at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School, shakes hands with Augusta County Public Schools Superintendent Eric Bond Tuesday, April 1. Beverly was a recipient of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Zan Gillies puts a microphone on The Community Foundation's Miriam Burrows before presenting a Dawbarn Education Award.

Beth Thompson, the school secretary at Valley Academy, won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Beth Thompson, the school secretary at Valley Academy, gets a hug from Principal C.J. Vandevander after she won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Beth Thompson, the school secretary at Valley Academy, won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Blair Hoffman, the agriculture teacher at Stewart Middle School in Fort Defiance, was named a recipient of the 2025 Dawbarn Education Awards.

Blair Hoffman, the agriculture teacher at Stewart Middle School in Fort Defiance, was named a recipient of the 2025 Dawbarn Education Awards.

Blair Hoffman, the agriculture teacher at Stewart Middle School in Fort Defiance, gets a hug from Superintendent Eric Bond after being named a recipient of the 2025 Dawbarn Education Awards.

Miriam Burrows of the Community Foundation hands a confetti cannon to Staunton City Schools Superintendent Garett Smith before presenting a Dawbarn Education Award.

Staunton High School's band director Jon Wilson is a winner of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Staunton High School's band director Jon Wilson is a winner of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Staunton High School's band director Jon Wilson is a winner of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

The Community Foundation's Miriam Burrows presents a Dawbarn Education Award to Staunton High School's Jon Wilson.

Tyson Thompson, a physical education teacher at Ware Elementary, is congratulated by Staunton Superintendent Garett Smith after receiving a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Tyson Thompson, a physical education teacher at Ware Elementary, gets a hug from Ware Principal Billy Brown after receiving a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Tyson Thompson, a winner of a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award, stands with his wife, Ruth Thompson, and children. Thompson is a physical education teacher at Ware Elementary in Staunton.

Shelburne Middle School business teacher Stacey Mooneyham won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.

Shelburne Middle School business teacher Stacey Mooneyham won a 2025 Dawbarn Education Award.