CREC Council Honors Christopher Wilson

Patrice McCarthy Executive Director & General Counsel, CABE

Christopher Wilson was recently honored by the Capital Region Education Council (CREC) with the John J. Allison Jr. Legacy Award. John was the founder of the Capitol Region Education Council more than 50 years ago and a champion of social and racial justice in education. This award is given to an individual or organization whose everyday work embodies CREC’s mission, vision, and core values.

Chris served on the CREC Council from 2004 to 2023, including multiple stints as the chairperson, and time also as vice chair, secretary and treasurer. He was a member of the Bristol Board of Education for many years, and was chairperson for six years. Chris also served on the CABE Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

CABE is well represented on the CREC Council. Lydia Tedone (Simsbury) just completed two years as Council Chairman. Meg Scata (Portland), Donald Harris (Bloomfield), Leonard Lockhart (Windsor), Becky Tyrrell (Plainville), and Tyron Harris (East Hartford) are all members of both the CABE Board of Directors and CREC Council. Tyron will serve as CREC Council Chairman in 2023-24. Congratulations Chris!