Cortney Wilson (left) looks on, as ScottCares Foundation founder, Scott Abdul-Salaam presents award to Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond, dean of the WSSU School of Education and Human Performance and Holly Madrey (right), coordinator of the Real Men Teach program.
Winston-Salem State University was well represented at the Third Annual ScottCares Foundation’s 2009 Scholarship and Humanitarian Awards banquet held in June in Winston-Salem. In addition to awarding scholarships to 10 high school graduates who will major in the field of arts, the Foundation also recognizes individuals or groups who exemplify compassion, astounding achievements and tireless contributions in each of the organization’s focus areas – education, technology, the arts and community.
Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond, Dean of the School of Education and Human Performance and founder of Real Men Teach, was honored in the education field along with Ms. Holly Madrey, program coordinator, and the Real Men Teach Program.
Real Men Teach was recognized for its efforts to support male students at WSSU who want to be teachers. It was noted that it was Dr. Hammond’s vision to support males entering the field by providing strong mentoring for them in the community and in academics. Ms. Madrey was recognized for coordinating all aspects of the program.
Dr. Carol Strohecker, director of the Center for Design Innovation, receiving award from Abdul-Salaam for the humanitarian honoree in the technology field.
Dr. Carol Strohecker was the humanitarian honoree in the technology field. As director of the UNC Center for Design Innovation, she is leading the effort to create a catalyst for moving the Triad area into becoming a preeminent design center that sets an international example of how design can be an engine for economic development. The Center for Design Innovation is an inter-institutional research center of UNC building on the strengths of Winston-Salem State, the UNC School of the Arts and Forsyth Technical Community College.
In honoring The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem for its community service, the ScottCares Foundation recognized the contribution to the organization made by Michelle Cook, vice chancellor for university advancement at WSSU. Cook was one of five women who came together in 2005 to develop the vision for a women’s philanthropy initiative in Winston-Salem. The Fund provides grants to local programs and initiatives that address the root causes of social issues impacting women and girls in Forsyth County.
The honoree in the arts was Robert Moody, music director for the Winston-Salem Symphony. Moody has been instrumental in bringing the Winston-Salem Symphony to the K. R. Williams Auditorium as part of the organization’s community outreach efforts.
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