The Champion 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 at the Yakima Convention Center.

The Four nomination categories include:

Special Honoree is presented to a senior priest who has made a lifelong commitment to supporting faith education.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Award is presented to those who have dedicated themselves to supporting parish faith education.

Saint John Baptist De La Salle Award is presented to an individual who has excelled as a Catholic school educator.

Saint Thomas Aquinas Award is presented to an individual who has been a major faith education benefactor/volunteer.


Deadline:
April 1 - Special Honoree (Senior Priest)
June 15 - All other nominations