HERO is an award presented to a community member with great passion, vision and generosity. Award recipients continually go above and beyond their call of duty while supporting education. The award is presented in recognition of former founding CEF Board Member Roger Reif. We honor Roger’s history of community support and involvement by selecting HEROs that emulate his benevolent nature.

Upon award, the HERO Award recipient will be provided:
 
- $2,500 grant given towards their school's needs - determined in collaboration with the Principal 
- Plaque with name in recognition 
- Traveling plaque honoring recipient displayed at school for the year

2024-2025 nominations are now being accepted!