The Champions of Catholic Education Awards honor and celebrate individuals for their outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements on behalf of Catholic school and parish religious education. Awards are presented annually during the Celebration of Faith annual fundraiser.

Who's Praises Do You Want to Sing?

Who has helped you along your Faith journey? Have they inspired others? Do you know someone who has made an impact on Catholic education?

Let's celebrate them!

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COF 2018 Champions (2)

Help us uplift those educators, leaders, Priests, and businesses, by nominating a Champion of Catholic Education today!

The Champions of Catholic Education Awards honor and celebrate those who have demonstrated outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements on behalf of Catholic school and parish religious education in the Diocese of Yakima and beyond.

Awards were be presented at our 2023 Celebration of Faith event on Saturday, October 14th. Click here to see photos and video from our event!

Nominations are now closed.

Make sure to attend the Celebration of Faith 2024 on Saturday, October 12th 2024 to find out who will be awarded.

Nominations for next year will open January 1st, 2025.

The Five Nomination Categories Include:

 

  • Outstanding Leadership Award (formerly Special Honoree) is presented to a senior priest, Catholic school or Catholic ministry program leader, who has made a lifelong commitment to supporting faith education.
  • Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Religious Education Award is presented to a person who has dedicated themselves to supporting parish faith education.
  • Saint John Baptist De La Salle Educator Award is presented to an individual who has excelled as a Catholic school educator or support staff.
  • Saint Thomas Aquinas Community Award is presented to an individual or business who has been a major faith education benefactor/volunteer.
  • Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, S.P. Award honors an individual whose support and dedication to Catholic education goes beyond the Diocese of Yakima; someone who has made an impact across the state and beyond. It seeks to recognize a person who has extraordinary vision, compassion for those who have great need, exemplifies the gifts of creating and building, and has an even deeper Faith and connection with God.