The Ignite Award publicly recognizes and thanks an individual or organization who provided time, skills, other assistance, and /or financial support to the
​McMinn County Education Foundation projects and causes.
Calhoun Elementary has consistently supported the MCEF through fund raising efforts. They are one of the smallest schools, but they have always raised more funds through our penny drives and jeans week fund raisers.
Dr. Harley Knowles has served as a judge for the MCEF's BuzzWord Spelling Bee every year and has greeted and helped honor our Youth Leaders when they visit TWU's Campus each spring and fall.