News and Announcements
Releases
This section features the Foundation's Media Releases.
Beaumont Foundation Announces 2013 Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Beaumont, TX - The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Reaud, Newton, Donley, and Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning. The Program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Each of the 28 award winners will receive $10,000 and be recognized at award galas in May.
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Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low
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Beaumont Foundation Announces 2012 Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Beaumont, TX - The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Reaud, Newton, Donley, and Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning. The Program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Each of the 27 award winners will receive $10,000 and be recognized at award galas in May.
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Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low
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Beaumont Foundation Announces 2011 Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Beaumont, TX - The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Reaud, Newton, Donley, and Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning. The Program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Each of the 22 award winners will receive $10,000 and be recognized at award galas in May.
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Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low
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Beaumont Foundation Announces 2010 Excellence in Education Award Recipients
Beaumont, TX - The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 Reaud, Newton, Donley, and Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning. The Program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Each of the 27 award winners will receive $10,000 and be recognized at award galas in May.
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Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low
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Beaumont Foundation Announces 2009 Reaud Excellence in Education Recipients
Beaumont, TX - The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Reaud Excellence in Education Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to support education. The Awards were created to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning. The Program provides public recognition and financial rewards to educational professionals who are furthering excellence in education. Each award winner will receive $10,000 and be recognized at an awards gala in May.
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Foundation Announces $8 Million in Technology Grants for
Institutions
August 2, 2005 (Beaumont, TX) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America (BFA) announced awards of technology equipment valued at more
than $8 million to approximately 170 schools in 21 states and the
District of Columbia, the original states awarded in the Foundation’s
initial year of giving.
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Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youths of the Year to Receive Laptops
from the Beaumont Foundation of America
May 24, 2005 (Beaumont, TX) - The Beaumont Foundation of America (BFA)
and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today announced that state-of-the-art
laptops will be provided to all Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youth of the Year
state-level winners. A total of 53 Youths of the Year, including
winners from all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. military
bases in Europe and Asia, will receive the laptops and other associated
equipment, valued at $1,800 each.
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Foundation Announces 2005 Community Grant Process
March 15, 2005 (Beaumont, TX) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America (BFA) is pleased to announce its 2005 community grant process.
The Foundation will award state-of-the-art technology equipment to
nonprofit organizations, government agencies and institutions serving
low-income populations.
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Foundation Announces 2004 Community Grant Awards
November 15, 2004 (Beaumont, TX) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America (BFA) announces more than 2004 Community grant awards of
approximately 5,000 computers.
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Foundation Announces 2005 Education Grants
September 8, 2004 (Beaumont, TX) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America (BFA) is pleased to announce its 2005 Education grant process
for schools. The Foundation will award state-of-the-art wireless
technology equipment to public, private, parochial, and charter schools
in this cycle.
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Foundation Announces $8 Million in Technology Grants
April 23, 2004 (Beaumont, TX) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America (BFA) today announced awards of technology equipment valued at
more than $8 million to approximately 120 schools in 29 states.
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Foundation Announces 2004 Grant Process
October 23, 2003 (Beaumont, TX) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America (BFA), Board of Directors is pleased to announce its grant
process for 2004. In response to the 2003 grant process and the
tremendous feedback received from applicants and many others, the
Foundation has restructured the way in which it solicits grants.
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Foundation Announces Additional 2003 Technology Awards
September 12, 2003 (Beaumont, TX) – The Beaumont Foundation of America’s
(BFA) board of directors has approved 100 additional technology awards
for schools and community based organizations as part of its second
phase of giving during 2003.
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Foundation Announces Initial 2003 Technology Awards
June 18, 2003 (Beaumont, TX) – The Beaumont Foundation of America’s
(BFA) board of directors has approved technology awards for schools and
community based organizations as part of its initial phase of giving
during 2003.
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Secretary Of State Jesse White, Beaumont Foundation Of
America Launch First Round Of Applications For Free Computers In
Illinois
March 10, 2003 (Chicago, IL) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Illinois.
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Governor Richardson & Lt. Governor Denish Join The Beaumont
Foundation Of America In Launching First Round Of Applications For Free
Computers In New Mexico
March 7, 2003 (Santa Fe, NM) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
New Mexico.
The $350 million Foundation began accepting grant applications for its
first grant cycle on January 6, 2003. New Mexico will receive over $3.2
million over the next 3 years in grants for brand-new computer equipment
from the Foundation.
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Governor Gray Davis, State Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Jack O’connell And Education Secretary Kerry Mazzoni Join The Beaumont
Foundation Of America In Launching First Round Of Applications For Free
Computers In California
March 6, 2003 (Sacramento, CA) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
California.
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Chancellor Joel I. Klein, Caroline Kennedy, And Congressman
Charles B. Rangel Join Beaumont Foundation Of America To Launch First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In New York
February 10, 2003 (New York, New York) – The Beaumont
Foundation of America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today
kicked off its effort to provide free computer technology to underserved
communities in New York state.
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View Event Photo 1 - Beaumont Foundation Executive Director Frank
Newton, joined by NY Congressman Charlie Rangel, Caroline Kennedy and
NYC Chancellor Joel Klein, announces the availability of nearly $7
million in grants for the state of New York.
View Event Photo 2 - New York City Chancellor Joel Klein speaks
about New York City's partnership with the Beaumont Foundation as
Congressman Rangel and Caroline Kennedy look on.
View Event Photo 3 - Students at Public School 161 demonstrate their
computer skills using Toshiba laptops donated by the Beaumont Foundation
Senator Baucus, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launch First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Montana
February 10, 2003 (Washington, D.C.) - The Beaumont Foundation
of America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off
its effort to provide free computer technology to underserved
communities in Montana.
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Senator Nelson, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launch First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Nebraska
February 10, 2003 (Washington, D.C.) - The Beaumont Foundation
of America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off
its effort to provide free computer technology to underserved
communities in Nebraska.
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Senator Conrad, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launch First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In North Dakota
February 10, 2003 (Washington, D.C.) - The Beaumont Foundation
of America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off
its effort to provide free computer technology to underserved
communities in North Dakota.
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Beaumont Foundation Of America Launches First Round Of
Applications For Free Computers In Alaska
February 7, 2003 (Washington, D.C.) – The Beaumont Foundation
of America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off
its effort to provide free computer technology to underserved
communities in Alaska.
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Governor Warner, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launches First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Virginia
February 3, 2003 (Richmond, VA) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Virginia.
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View Event Photo 1 - VA Secretary of Education Belle Wheelan,
Beaumont Foundation of America Executive Director Frank Newton and VA
Governor Mark Warner
View Event Photo 2 - VA Governor Mark Warner greets visitors at
Clark Springs Elementary School
View Event Photo 3 - VA Governor Mark Warner visits with students of
Clark Springs Elementary School
Governor Freudenthal, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launch
First Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Wyoming
January 21, 2003 (Cheyenne, WY) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Wyoming.
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Governor Sebelius, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launch First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Kansas
January 17, 2003 (Topeka, KS) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Kansas.
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Mayor Webb, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launch First Round Of
Applications For Free Computers In Colorado
January 16, 2003(Denver, CO) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Colorado.
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View Event Photo 1 - Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and Beaumont
Foundation Executive Director Frank Newton
View Event Photo 2 - Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and Beaumont
Foundation Executive Director Frank Newton
Lt. Governor-Elect Lucy Baxley, Beaumont Foundation Of America
Launch First Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Alabama
January 7, 2003 (Montgomery, AL) – The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Alabama.
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View Event Photo 1 - AL Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley
View Event Photo 2 - Beaumont Foundation Executive Director Frank
Newton
Governor Musgrove, Beaumont Foundation Of America Launches First
Round Of Applications For Free Computers In Mississippi
January 6, 2003 (Jackson, MS) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities in
Mississippi.
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View Event Photo 1 - MS Governor Ron Musgrove and Beaumont
Foundation Spokesman Mark Sanders
View Event Photo 2 - MS Governor Ron Musgrove
Beaumont Foundation of America Launches First Round of
Applications for Free Computers
January 3, 2003 (Beaumont, TX) - The Beaumont Foundation of
America, headquartered in Jefferson County, Texas, today kicked off its
effort to provide free computer technology to underserved communities
throughout the country.
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