The Lewis Award for Lifetime Achievement in Catholic Education focuses on those individuals who, over an extended period of time, have made a significant commitment and contribution to the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Raleigh and to their church and civic communities. The Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award may be in administration, faculty or staff. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a special honor bestowed by the Lewis Award Committee at its initiative and timing, and only when the Committee deems circumstances warrant. The Lewis Award was instituted in January 1992. The recognition carries a monetary award and a personally designed and hand illustrated Citation as a Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient.

The Award is named in honor of Monsignor Gerald Lawrence Lewis, retired Vicar General of the Diocese of Raleigh. Monsignor Lewis served the Diocese of Raleigh for over four decades as priest, pastor, administrator and outstanding churchman in an era of unprecedented missionary work in the State of North Carolina. Although retired from active service to the Diocese, Monsignor Lewis continues to give of his time, talent and treasure to his church and beloved adopted state.

Please read this new article regarding retiring principal Lynn Magoon

Lynn MaGoon is the 10^th reciepent of the Life Time Achievement Award.  Lynn retired from St. Mary School in Goldsboro after 33 years as principal.  Throughout her 33 years at St. Mary School, Lynn continued to teach while being principal.  Under her direction, St. Mary School grew and thrived.