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.
The Four 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.
Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, S.P. Award
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.
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.
Deadline
July 1 - All Nominations