Six North Carolina Leaders to receive 13th Annual Razor Walker Awards May 2
4/27/2005 3:23:09 PM
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The 13th Annual Razor Walker Award, established in 1993 by the University of North Carolina Wilmington Watson School of Education, will be given to six North Carolina Leaders at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 in the holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Wrightsville Beach.
The Razor Walker Award recognizes the efforts and commitment of a select group of people who have improved the lives of and educational opportunities for North Carolina’s children and youth. The award is created to acknowledge exceptional contributions in the areas of: art and literature, business, educational administration, law, medicine, philanthropy, public service and policy and teaching and research.
The 2005 recipients are:
Michael C. Blackwell of Thomasville, Public Service – As president of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, he has served thousands of North Carolina children and their families. Blackwell is an advocate with the Legislature and community groups to accelerate statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. His award will be presented by Mrs. Tannis Nelson, former state PTA president.
James F. Causby of Asheville, Educational Administration – He is executive director of the North Carolina Association of School Administrators and a former school superintendent. Causby is highly regarded for his success in leading school systems and communities through change and for his leadership in school bond referendum efforts. During his tenure, the Johnston County Schools became a national leader in the community involvement process for school restructuring. His award will be presented by Mr. Gerry Hancock, attorney and partner with Everett, Gaskins, Hancock and Stevens LLP in Raleigh.
Elizabeth Hill Frasier of Durham, Educational Administration – She is a retired higher education administrator and public school teacher and principal. Frasier was the first black female principal at Franklin Porter Graham Elementary School in Chapel Hill and an advocate for non-violent and alternative means of discipline in schools when corporal punishment was still accepted by many. Her award will be presented by Mrs. Linda Upperman Smith, former trustee at UNCW.
James E. Holshouser Jr. of Southern Pines, Public Policy - As governor of North Carolina from 1973 to 1977, Holshouser presided over the consolidation of the state’s senior public colleges and universities into the University of North Carolina system. He was also a resolute member of the team that sought voter approval of the 2000 Higher Education Improvement Bonds, securing the support of all 100 counties in the state. Holshouser is an emeritus member of the UNC Board of Governors and a practicing attorney. His award will be presented by Mrs. Molly Corbett Broad, president of the University of North Carolina.
Jack A. Menius of Raleigh, Medicine – He was the director of dental services at the Murdoch Center in Butner from 1965 to 1988 and is a retired professor of pediatric dentistry at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Menius started a program of dental care and preventive services for special needs patients and advocated change with dental professionals and public policy makers and trained the next generation of professionals through externships at the Murdoch Center. His award will be presented by Dr. Ben Barker, DDS, retired dean of the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and former member of the UNCW Board of Visitors.
Beverly Eaves Perdue of New Bern, Public Policy – She is lieutenant governor of North Carolina and a former state legislator and health care professional. Perdue has been a key figure in shaping the state’s successful agenda for educational excellence, accessible health care and sustainable economic prosperity for North Carolina’s families. She is an advocate for a first-class public education system with reduced class size, exceptional teachers, accountability and increased investment in rural schools. Her award will be presented by Judge W. Allen Cobb, Jr., resident superior court judge, North Carolina District 5 and member of the UNCW Board of Visitors.
Attendance at this event is by invitation only; however, media are invited to attend. Photos will be available following the event.
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