Our Foundation
The ECVC Foundation supports and honors the dedicated individuals who drive our mission forward. As the philanthropic arm of Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, the Foundation celebrates excellence through annual employee recognition awards, presented each year at ECVC’s Christmas luncheon in Greenville, NC.
Honoring Excellence and Investing in Our Team
Our awards include the Morris Brody Award for Excellence, the Walter B. Jones, Jr. Award for Excellence, the Walter L. Williams Award for Excellence, the James Earl Jones Award for Excellence, and the Daneel L. le Roux Award for Excellence. Nominations come directly from supervisors, team leads, and co-workers—ensuring that recipients are honored and celebrated by the very people they work alongside each day.
Click Here to see the 2024 Foundation Award Winners
Professional Development and Training
In addition to celebrating achievement, the ECVC Foundation also helps fund professional development and training opportunities for employees. By investing in workforce training and continued education, the Foundation helps our team grow, succeed, and better serve our community and government partners.
Learn more about ECVC’s mission to provide employment for people with disabilities and how the Foundation supports that mission year-round.
ECVC Foundation Board Members
| Name | Role / Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Edwin Clark | Chair |
| Bonner Latham | Vice-Chair |
| Jill Carraway | Treasurer (Grady-White Boats) |
| Christian Porter | Secretary |
| Carl Blackwood | Board Member |
| Honorable Rusty Duke | Board Member |
| Robert Wilkerson | Board Member ( S.G. Wilkerson & Sons) |
| Edwin Gray | Board Member (Edwin Gray, CPA) |