
A Celebration of Catholic Schools Breakfast
Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Stratigos Banquet Centre in North Huntingdon, Pa.
Featuring our 6th Golden Apple Awards!
Honoring our 2023-2024 Awardees
The Diocese of Greensburg recognizes the impact that each teacher has on the development of a child. We are excited to celebrate excellence in teaching in the Catholic schools by recognizing exceptional educators with a Golden Apple Award. Award winners will be honored during the sixth annual A Celebration of Catholic Schools Breakfast on March 14, 2024 at Stratigos Banquet Centre, 131 Colonial Manor Rd, North Huntingdon, PA 15642.
Bishop Larry J. Kulick will serve as the keynote speaker and Dr. Nancy Rottler, Superintendent of Catholic schools, will deliver a welcome and state of the schools address. Jennifer Miele, CCO, will serve as the emcee for this exciting event. Proceeds from A Celebration of Catholic Schools directly benefit our students, teachers and schools diocesan-wide.
Event Highlights
- Presentation of Golden Apple Awards to celebrate excellence in teaching generously provided by the Donahue Family Foundation.
- Recognition of exceptional student achievement through Student Spotlight Awards.
- Awarding of a series of $10,000 Capital Sustainability Awards to Catholic Schools.
Sponsorships and Individual Tickets
Register as a sponsor or purchase individual tickets using any of the following options:
Option #1
Option #2
Download the Sponsorship form, complete it and mail it along with a check to: Diocese of Greensburg Office of Development, 723 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601.
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About the Golden Apple Award

The Diocese of Greensburg is excited to celebrate excellence in teaching in the Catholic schools by recognizing exceptional educators with a Golden Apple Award. This award honors outstanding individuals who symbolize excellence in and out of the classroom, are committed to Catholic values and are devoted to teaching in the Catholic school system. The Diocese recognizes the impact that each teacher has on the development of a child and welcomes the opportunity to express appreciation through the Golden Apple Award program.
The Golden Apple Award is given annually to three teachers within the 12 schools of the Diocese of Greensburg. Each of the award winners receive a beautiful engraved Golden Apple and $5,000 for their own unrestricted personal use.