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.

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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!

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.

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  • 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.