Synergeia Foundation, one of the first international members of the Public Education Network USA, is recepient of the Carmen A. Sarnicola Award for Excellence in Communications. The Sarnicola Award is given to educational agencies that use targeted strategic communications to inspire action and results. Synergeia received the award for th Website and Content category. Other categories includeL annual reports, special reports and newsletters. The award was received by Synergeia trustee, Mr. John Silva on November 15, 2005 in Washington DC, USA.

The Public Education Network is a network of local education funds and individuals working to advance public school reform in low-income communities in the United States. Their website is www.publiceducation.org.