Cox Communications y la ECCPTA rinden homenaje a 52 estudiantes del condado de Escambia en una ceremonia de premiación
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Cox Communications y el Consejo de Asociaciones de Padres y Maestros (PTA/PTSA) del condado de Escambia (ECCPTA) unieron fuerzas para reconocer a 52 estudiantes extraordinarios durante la ceremonia anual de los Premios Cox al Estudiante Héroe Inspirador y los Premios ECCPTA al Estudiante del Año, celebrada el 5 de mayo de 2026 en el Centro de Conferencias de la Universidad del Oeste de Florida.
Los estudiantes fueron homenajeados por demostrar fortaleza, resiliencia y perseverancia al superar importantes adversidades personales. Desde afrontar desafíos médicos y pérdidas familiares hasta perseverar a través de difíciles circunstancias personales, cada estudiante ha mantenido su compromiso con el crecimiento personal, inspirando al mismo tiempo a compañeros de clase, educadores y a sus comunidades escolares.
Los estudiantes fueron seleccionados por un comité compuesto por líderes escolares de todo el condado de Escambia, en reconocimiento a su capacidad para perseverar ante la adversidad, mostrando a la vez una mejora medible e influyendo positivamente en quienes los rodean.
Este evento ejemplifica la sólida y duradera colaboración entre Cox Communications, la ECCPTA y el Distrito Escolar del condado de Escambia.
El superintendente expresó su gratitud por dicha colaboración, señalando que el distrito valora profundamente esta alianza sostenida, así como los efectos positivos y significativos que esta aporta a los estudiantes de todo el condado.
Durante la ceremonia, se entregó a cada homenajeado un medallón personalizado y grabado, así como certificados de honor de parte de los senadores de los Estados Unidos Ashley Moody y Rick Scott; del representante de los Estados Unidos Jimmy Patronis; del senador del estado de Florida Don Gaetz; y de los representantes del estado de Florida Alex Andrade y Michelle Salzman. La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Escambia presentó una proclamación felicitando a todos los homenajeados.
El programa de los Premios Cox a los Estudiantes Héroes Inspiradores (Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards) comenzó hace más de tres décadas en Nueva Orleans, Luisiana. Desde su creación, Cox ha reconocido a más de 5.200 estudiantes en sus mercados del sureste.
El programa de los Premios a los Estudiantes del Año de la ECCPTA se estableció hace décadas para honrar a aquellos estudiantes que han superado desafíos significativos mediante la dedicación y la perseverancia. El premio reconoce a los estudiantes que han demostrado una mejora notable en áreas tales como el rendimiento académico, el comportamiento en el aula, los hábitos de estudio, las habilidades interpersonales o el logro de metas específicas, todo ello mientras afrontaban dificultades personales o familiares.
Los Estudiantes Héroes Inspiradores de Cox y Estudiantes del Año de la ECCPTA del Condado de Escambia para el año 2026 son:
Cox Communications, ECCPTA honor 52 Escambia County students at awards ceremony
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Cox Communications and the Escambia County Council of PTAs/PTSAs (ECCPTA) came together to recognize 52 remarkable students during the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards and ECCPTA Students of the Year Awards, held May 5, 2026, at the University of West Florida Conference Center.
The students were honored for demonstrating strength, resilience, and perseverance while overcoming significant personal hardships. From navigating medical challenges and family loss to persevering through difficult personal circumstances, each student has remained committed to personal growth while inspiring classmates, educators, and school communities.
Students were selected by a committee of school leaders across Escambia County for their ability to persevere through adversity while showing measurable improvement and positively influencing those around them.
The event exemplifies the enduring partnership between Cox Communications, the ECCPTA, and the Escambia County School District.
The superintendent expressed gratitude for the collaboration, noting that the district deeply values the sustained partnership and the meaningful, positive effects it brings to students across the county.
During the ceremony, each honoree was presented with a personalized engraved medallion and certificates of honor from United States Senators Ashley Moody, Rick Scott, United States Representative Jimmy Patronis, Florida State Senator Don Gaetz, and Florida State Representatives Alex Andrade and Michelle Salzman. The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation congratulating all the honorees.
The Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards program began over three decades ago in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since its inception, Cox has recognized more than 5,200 students across its southeastern markets.
The ECCPTA Students of the Year Awards program was established decades ago to honor students who have overcome significant challenges through dedication and perseverance. The award recognizes students who have shown meaningful improvement in areas such as academic performance, classroom behavior, study habits, interpersonal skills, or achievement of specific goals while navigating personal or family hardships.
Escambia County’s Cox Inspirational Student Heroes/ECCPTA Students of the Year for 2026 are:
- A.K. Suter Elementary School – John Wasilenko
- Bellview Elementary School – Ava Thomas
- Bellview Middle School – NaKeem Burgess II
- Beulah Elementary School – Kennedy Conway
- Beulah Middle School – Ja’Karius Lewis
- Blue Angels Elementary School – Timothy “Tim” Hayes
- Booker T. Washington High School – Ja’Von Williams
- Bratt Elementary School – Shawn Lewis
- Brentwood Elementary School – Kova Sutton
- Brown Barge Middle School – Danielle “Dani” Reisnour
- Byrneville Elementary School – Blake Mathis
- C.A. Weis Elementary School – Zakiyah Jolly
- Cordova Park Elementary School – Maya Barker
- Ensley Elementary School – Camila Lara
- Ernest Ward Middle School – Lillian Trincher
- Escambia High School – William Mitchell
- Escambia Westgate Center – Chase Statam
- Ferry Pass Elementary School – Emma Bolton
- Ferry Pass Middle School – Samantha “Sam” Ross
- Global Learning Academy – SaRenity Walker
- Hellen Caro Elementary School – Mia Chapman
- Holm Elementary School – Aaliyah Watley
- Hope Horizon – Elementary – Graham Utter
- Hope Horizon – Secondary – Colton Hernandez
- Jim Allen Elementary School – Karter Davis
- Jim C. Bailey Middle School – Cristofer Garcia
- Kingsfield Elementary School – Samson Boardwyne
- Lincoln Park Elementary – Joshua Jones-Foster
- Lipscomb Elementary School – Oliver Wright
- Longleaf Elementary School – Ka’Myriah Stallworth
- McArthur Elementary School – Allyssa Elrod
- Molino Park Elementary – Ryder Phillips
- Montclair Elementary School – Phallon Samuel
- Myrtle Grove Elementary – Dylan Weyand
- N.B. Cook Elementary School – Julian-Reese McClung
- Navy Point Elementary School – Isaiah Nation
- Northview High School – Hannah Jerkins
- O.J. Semmes Elementary School – De’Andre “D.J.” White
- Oakcrest Elementary School – Jaylen Holmes
- Pensacola High School – Jai’Juan McBride
- Pine Forest High School – Ashton Young
- Pine Meadow Elementary School – Conner Warlick
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School – Ray’Una Moton
- Ransom Middle School – Jordan Bryant
- Scenic Heights Elementary School – Braylen Coleman
- Sherwood Elementary School – Makayla Giard
- Success Academy – Kaiden Richardson
- Tate High School – Macy Jensen
- Warrington Elementary School – Lina Weston
- West Florida High School – Zamauriyah Gilliam
- West Pensacola Elementary School – Tony Rand
- Workman Middle School – Jazelle Clother
