Union County, NC | Early Excellence Gala

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2025 Union County Gala
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2025 Award Recipients

Maryann Rasberry

Lifetime Achievement Award

Tiffany Allen
Teresa Anderson
Bridgette Bell
Thomasina Verna-Craig
Carolyn Edwards
Tia Frankie
Christy Funderburk
Tarvia Funderburk
Mellonia Hemphill

Caleshia Huntley

Melea Killough
Regina Lockhart
Kristy Lugo
LaTonya McClendon
Taylor Rorie
Mary Peyton Rosinski
Lashaunda Simpson
Teagan Stimmel
Erica Vines
Jessica York

Union County 2025
Early Childhood Honorees

2025 Planning Committee

Trinisha Dean

Executive Director
Alliance for Children

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Our Sponsors

Our Friends of Early Childhood

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Future Supporters

Maria Lander- Community Partner

Nina Chaffin- AFC Board Member

Angela Greene- AFC Board Member

Michelle Brock- Board Member Designee

Courtney Jant- Dancing On the Go

Melanie Miller- AFC Board Member

Deborah Musika- Montgomery County Smart Start

Angelia James- AFC Board Member

Janet Payne -AFC Board Member

Childhood Community Partners

Jack Hargett- AFC Board Member

Christa Tyson- AFC Board Member

Megan Parks- AFC Board Member

Suzie Wolf- AFC Board Member

Dr. Gwen Perkins- AFC Board Member

Scott Miller-AFC Board Member

Lauren Williams - AFC Board Member

Tammy Kul - Harmonys Joy

Franco McGee- City of Monroe

What They're Saying...

This Kind of Recognition Was Long Overdue

Family Childcare Home Provider

"I was so excited for the Early Excellence Gala—it was such a fun and meaningful night. I dressed up, celebrated with my colleagues, and finally experienced an event that was truly just for us. This kind of recognition was long overdue, and I genuinely looked forward to next year!"

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