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An Award for Distinguished Service to the Children and Youth of North Carolina

Since 1993, the Watson School of Education has honored individuals whose vision, tenacity, courage and sacrifice have made a difference in the lives of young people in our state. Many of these individuals have overcome great obstacles and taken significant professional risk to support the education and health of children and youth.

They come from many different backgrounds and walks of life, from all areas of the state, and from a variety of different professions, but they all have one thing in common: an unwavering commitment to give North Carolina’s children every opportunity to grow up strong and healthy, to receive a high quality education, and to become our society’s future leaders.

The Razor Walker Awards celebrate the efforts, achievements and contributions of these special people, who believe so strongly that our children are our most precious resource. We thank them for “walking the razor’s edge” for the children and youth of North Carolina.

Dr. Cathy L. Barlow, Dean
Donald R. Watson School of Education