The Lewis Award Committee

Lewis Award Committee

The Lewis Award Committee

The Lewis Award Committee has nine members and is comprised of parents and teachers from across the Diocese. The Bishop of Raleigh appoints the members from nominations made to him by the Lewis Award Committee, and members serve a term of four years. Anne Stahel, Chair Emeritus, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and a Diocese of Raleigh priest-advisor are permanent members of the Committee, and serve in an ex officio capacity.

2025-2026 Lewis Award Committee Members

  • Alex Bass, Vice Chair
  • Rene Corders
  • Marcelo Eureste, Superintendent of Catholic Schools
  • Cynthia Hanks, Chair
  • Rev. Chris Koehn, Priest Advisor
  • Lynn Magoon
  • John Pendergrass
  • John Ruocchio, Secretary
  • Michelle Silva
  • Anne Stahel, Chair Emeritus

For more about the selection process, please see the Lewis Award Recipients section.