15th Annual Community Fabric Awards
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County
The Craven Community College is pleased to announce the 2025 Honorees:
Mr. Gary Baldree
Award for Individual Leadership
Robinson & Stith Insurance
Mr. Jimmy Robinson, President
Award for Business Leadership
Mrs. Catherine Alligood
Principal, A. H. Bangert Elementary School, Craven County Schools
Award for Leadership in Education
The Community Fabric Awards (CFA) annual event showcases individual, business, and educational excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of service, and inspiration of others. The Foundation created this premier event in 2011 to recognize, reward, and encourage activities that have a significant impact on meeting the needs of our local communities.
2024 Recipients
Mrs. Linda MacDonald
Recipient of the Award for Individual Leadership
International Paper
Mrs. Elena Sanders, New Bern Mill Manager
Recipient of the Award for Business Leadership
Mr. Eddie Foster
Dean of the Volt Center, Craven Community College
Recipient of the Award for Leadership in Education
