Recognitions and Awards

Richland Creek Elementary - Safety
  • We take a lot of pride in the construction and maintenance of schools. Countless hours are spent designing, drafting, planning, building and maintaining our schools. Every now and then our hard work and efforts are recognized by other groups and associations. Below is a list of some of the many awards our schools and school system have received.

Year Recipient Award Name Awarded From
2016 Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary National Green Ribbon Schools Recognition U.S. Department of Education
2013 Wake County Public School System EPA Energy Star Award(Top Performer) Environmental Protection Agency
2013 Wake County Public School System EPA Energy Star Award(10% Improvement) Environmental Protection Agency
2011 Rolesville High CEFPI-Southeast Regional Design Award "Best in Class" Council of Educational CEFPI Facility Planners International
2010 Panther Creek High EPAct Certification for Enhanced Energy and Power Use, courtesy of LS3P Architects Environmental Protection Agency
2010 Laurel Park Elementary 2010 Honor Award American Institute of Architects - Triangle
2009 Sycamore Creek Elementary Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2009, Outstanding Buildings American School & University Magazine
2009 Laurel Park Elementary 2009 Honor Award American Institute of Architects - South Atlantic Region
2009 Laurel Park Elementary 2009 Merit Award American Institute of Architects - North Carolina
2009 Wake County Public School System District of the Year for North Carolina The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
2009 Wake County Public School System Finalist for National District of the Year The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
2008 Enloe High Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2008, Outstanding Buildings American School & University Magazine
2008 Lynn Road Elementary Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2008, Outstanding Buildings American School & University Magazine
2008 Randleigh Farms Site Merit Award "In Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement" American Society of Landscape Architects - North Carolina Chapter
2008 Brier Creek Elementary City of Raleigh Environmental Award for Green Design - Brier Creek Elementary and City of Raleigh Community Center City of Raleigh
2008 Wake County Public School System Facilities Masters Award 2007-2008 – For Excellence in School Facility Operations Program Association of School Business Officials International
2008 Wake County Public School System EPA/s National Leadership Award – Senior Level Commitment to Establish and Maintain a Sustainable IAQ Program Environmental Protection Agency
2008 Wake County Public School System Natural Resource Conservation Award City of Raleigh Environmental Awards
2008 Wake County Public School System District of the Year in North Carolina The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
2008 Wake County Public School System Finalist for National District of the Year The NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
2007 Wake County Public School System District of the Year in North Carolina THE NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
2007 Wake County Public School System National District of the Year THE NEED Project Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
2007 Wake County Public School System EPA’s Great Start Award for Commitment to Ensuring Good Indoor Air Quality by Implementing the Tools for Schools Program Environmental Protection Agency
2007 Wake County Public School System The School Integrated Pest Management Leadership Award NC State University School IPM Program
2006 North Garner Middle Architectural Portfolio & Education Interiors Showcase 2006, Outstanding Buildings American School & University Magazine