Recognizing Excellence Gala

The successes of our Catholic schools and their students would not be possible without the selfless support of our committed educators, administrators, clergy, and lay partners in the community. This year, the Recognizing Excellence Awards Gala will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 at the Doubletree in Manchester.

Come to Support Our 2026 Winners and Finalists Honoring:

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Award
Catholic School Teacher of the Year Finalists

Julie Savoie - Presentation of Mary Academy
Stephanie Johnson - St. Joseph Regional School
Donna Collins - St. John Regional School

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
Tanya Paiva– Saint Benedict Academy

St. Joseph the Worker Award
Cherie Pellegrini – Trinity High School and
Saint Joseph Junior High School

St. John Neumann Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education
Rick Cavallero - St. Joseph Regional School
Brenda Foster - Saint Thomas Aquinas
Jackie Langenfeld - Saint Christopher Academy
Mary McKernan - Saint Mary Academy

We hope you will join us as we gather together for our annual celebration, recognizing the beloved teachers, administrators, clergy, & staff of our NH Catholic Schools.

Register for the Gala using the registration links below.

CLICK HERE to register for the Gala

CLICK HERE to register for the Gala if you are a sponsor

If you do not plan on attending the Gala, but would like to make a donation, please CLICK HERE to make your contribution.