The Foundation @ FCOE has announced the selection of the 2026 FCOE Honors. Recipients to be honored at the FCOE Honors Gala are: Award for Academics, Diane Phakonekham; Award for Agriculture, David Jackson; Award for Arts, Cher Vang; and Award for Athletics, Pete Santellano.

Superintendent Michele Cantwell-Copher, Ed.D. and The Foundation @ FCOE Board of Directors invite you to join us at the FCOE Honors Gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Gala will be held at the Fresno City College, Old Administration Building. The event will feature a social hour and silent auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a multifaceted tribute performance at 7:00 p.m. and an after-theatre dinner at 8:00 p.m. in the courtyard under the stars.

The annual awards ceremony celebrates local community members making a difference in the public education of Fresno County students. Proceeds from the Gala safeguard academic programs and special projects that enhance the educational experiences of Fresno County students and help develop their talents, interests, and skills, preparing them for a bright future.

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