Albert W. Hawk Award for Distinguished School Board Service

Craig R. Phelps - 2023 Al Hawk Award Recipient

Craig Phelps

His quiet, humble, yet profound style of service is often considered the conscience of the Board.  He analyzes challenges that arise carefully and objectively. Craig, as a Managing Member of Edgewood Farms LLC, in the Town of Groveland, has applied his Business Expertise to the Geneseo Board of Education.  He is also a past Town of Groveland Board Member.  Because of his experience and expertise, Craig has been the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.  His thoughtful and humble suggestions on how to improve the business of the school district are well-received and appreciated by the superintendent, school business officials, and members of the community While serving on the town board, he was extremely respected for his business acumen, preparing budgets with the town supervisor.  More recently, he has been chosen to serve on the Board of Directors of the Genesee Valley Credit Union.  He also serves on the Genesee Valley Conservancy which works to preserve and protect agricultural lands in our area. Edgewood Farms was recently awarded the prestigious Farm of the Year Award by the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce.  Craig and his wife Heather have four grown children. 

Past Recipients of the Albert W. Hawk Award

2023

Craig R. Phelps

2022 

Marirose Ethington

2021  

Timothy Anderson and Mary Ann Holden

2020

Jennifer Mehlenbacher

2019

Debra List

2018

Ann Hunt

2017

Robert DeBruycker and Rodney George

2016

Patrick D. Burk

2015

Sarah Noble-Moag

2014

Larry Bonacquisti

2013

Betty Lapp

2012

Ed Engel

2011

Richard Wilcox

2010

Donald Barry Hobart

2009

Dr. Rosemary Welsh Teres

2008

Norb Fuest and Michael Wolf

2007

Lori Nelson

2006

James Morey

2005

Harriet Worthington

2004

Ronald Pangrazio and Dr. J. David Woodruff

2003

Albert W. Hawk