23rd Annual Salute to Education

Congratulations to the recipients of the 23rd Annual Salute to Education Awards!

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Rancho Santa Fe Security in presenting their annual Salute to Education. The awards ceremony highlights outstanding achievements in education by teachers and students alike in the Encinitas School Districts.

The normalcy of many students and teachers’ lives has been shaken to the core due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Teachers have been called upon to fill in the gaps, offering critical resources and support beyond their normal scope of familiarity. Despite many obstacles, strong connections have been created with their students through the persistence of accomplishing a common goal.

Denise Korenek, CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Security and Sherry Yardley, Interim CEO of Encinitas Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to participate in a recent Zoom events with the students and teachers. Emotional stories were read by leaders about student’s progressive journeys and how they triumphed despite devastating circumstances. The sharing of the student’s experiences unified the true significance of this celebrated milestone.

“The Salute to Education” program will honor 18 students and 18 teachers from Encinitas School District. San Dieguito Trophy has been a devoted sponsor for 23 years supplying the engraved plaques. Certificates will be given by representatives of Congressional, State, County and City Leaders. Three scholarships will also be given to 2020 High School Graduates from San Dieguito, La Costa Canyon and Sunset. Coast News will feature the recipients of Encinitas Chamber Student and Teacher of the Year award in a full page spread later in June.

For more information on The Salute to Education Program or to make a donation toward this or future events, please contact the Chamber Office at 760-753-6041.