Currituck County, N.C. — Superintendent Matthew Lutz was honored June 30 with the 2026 Dwayne Stallings Leadership Award in a presentation by Dr. Barry Williams of the Northeast Regional Educational Service Alliance.
Dr. Williams, representing the North Carolina School Superintendents Association, said the award recognizes a superintendent who has demonstrated a strong dedication to public education and student learning. "Please join me in honoring doctor Matthew Lutz with the doctor Dwayne Stallings Leadership Award," Williams said as he cited Lutz’s more than 30 years in education and his work across the Currituck district.
Board members offered congratulations. Lutz praised his team and described the recognition as meaningful because it came from peers: "There’s no greater award than getting one from your peers," he said.
Why it matters: the award highlights district leadership at a regional level and was raised by presenters and board members as evidence of community and staff commitment heading into the new school year.
Provenance: The award presentation was introduced by the chair (SEG 039) and the recognition portion runs through board congratulatory remarks (top finish SEG 101).