FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2010

CONTACTS: 
W. Frank Newton, President & CEO  
Daryl Ann Borel, Director of Grants, 409-838-1812         

BEAUMONT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2010 DONLEY EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION RECIPIENTS

Beaumont, TX  -- The Beaumont Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Donley 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.

The three recipients were selected from an impressive collection of nominations submitted by schools throughout Lea County, New Mexico. Wayne A. Reaud, Chairman of Board, stated, "Education is the key to a better future and great teachers are the key to education. Our winners are outstanding representatives of excellence in education."

2010 Donley Excellence in Education Recipients

Lisa D. Manes, Lea Elementary School, Lovington Municipal Schools

Janet Bruelhart, Lovington High School, Lovington Municipal Schools

René Cantu, Hobbs High School, Hobbs Municipal Schools