The purpose of the Raymond K. Foley Award is to honor "individuals who have shown outstanding service and unselfish dedication contributing to the betterment of Naugatuck children." (PSC Guidelines)

The Naugatuck Parent School Council has presented the Raymond K. Foley Award since 1976. Raymond K. Foley, son of Peter J. Foley, was a former Naugatuck educator, who spent thirty-seven years working for the borough school system. According to Raymond K. Foley: "As long as people continue to rear children, we must provide the tools, teachers, and other facilities to educate our young." (W.G. Leuchars).