2025 PASEsetter Award Nominations

2026 PASEsetter Award Nominations

Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025 (extended)
Each year, the Partnership for After School Education (PASE) honors five outstanding afterschool educators at the annual PASEsetter Awards Benefit. PASEsetter Award Winners are individuals whose commitment, energy, and creativity have had an indelible impact on the children and youth of New York City.

Please read the award description.

To nominate an individual for a 2025 PASEsetter Award, complete the following form. Nominations due Friday, November 21, 2025 by 11:59 PM ET.

If you have any questions regarding the PASEsetter Awards Benefit or the nomination process, please contact Jennie Morrison, PASE Communications Manager, jmorrison@pasesetter.org.
Step 1: Eligibility Screener
Please confirm that your nomination fits these five criteria before moving forward. If you have any questions about these criteria, please email Jennie Morrison at jmorrison@pasesetter.org.*

My nominee has worked three years consecutively at their current organization as of the nomination deadline (November 2025).The nominee's organization and/or programs are based within the five boroughs of New York CityThe organization at which my nominee works has NOT received a PASEsetter Award in the past three award years (2023, 2024, 2025). The full list of receiving organizations can be found here on the FAQ page (p. 3) of our Award Description (see link in intro).The nominee is not an Executive Director or CEO.The Executive Director or CEO of the nominee's current organization is aware of and approves of this nomination.
Step 2: Nominee Information
Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominee Email Address *
example@example.com
Nominee Phone Number*
Nominee Job Title*
Number of years nominee has worked at current organization:*
Is the nominee an alumnus of this organization?

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Nominee Demographics

If the nominee knows they are being nominated, please have them self-report on the following 2 questions. Otherwise, please leave blank.

Demographic data is used to help us better define our constituency, and to ensure access to our programs to organizations and individuals most impacted by structural racism and oppression.
Please select the population group or groups that the nominee most closely identifies with from the list below:

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsian or Asian AmericanBlack or African AmericanHispanic, Latino, Latina, or LatinxMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteI prefer not to answer this questionAnother option not listed here (please specify)
With which gender(s) do they most identify? Please select all that apply.

ManWomanNon-binaryI prefer not to answer this questionAnother option not listed here (please specify)
Step 3: Organization Information
Organization Name*
Organization Address (Headquarters)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Website:
Executive Director's Name*

First NameLast Name
Executive Director's Email Address*
example@example.com
Executive Director's Phone Number*
Brief Description of Organization: *

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Step 4: Nominator Information
Nominator Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominator Email Address*
example@example.com
Nominator Phone Number*
Nominator Job Title*
Relationship to Nominee*
Step 5: Nomination Narrative:
Please attach a narrative that describes the qualities & contributions of this nominee.

Use the following questions as a guide:
- Why do you think they should be honored?
- What makes them an extraordinary afterschool educator?
- How has this person contributed to youth, the community, and the organization?
- How does this person set an example for youth and peers (other youth workers)?
Also, indicate if your agency and/or nominee has been involved in any PASE trainings or events over the past three years.

Be as specific as possible, using concrete examples of the person’s contributions.

Type all responses and use as many pages as necessary.
Upload nomination narrative:*

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Step 6: Supplemental Attachments:

(Optional but Recommended)
PASEsetter nominations have become quite competitive therefore we recommend uploading any supplemental information that best highlights your nominee.

Supplemental attachments can include photos, articles, and additional testimonials from colleagues, parents, and youth, etc. (Please do not upload videos directly.)
Upload supplemental attachment(s):

Note: Any video should be included as a link below.
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If you would like to provide a link to a video or other online content, please provide link here:
Step 7: Authorization
I, nominator, certify that the Executive Director of the organization approves this nomination. *

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Thank you for taking the time to submit a PASEsetter nomination.

For your reference, a copy of the nomination will be emailed to you as well as the Executive Director listed in the above form.
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2026 PASEsetter Award Nominations

Step 1: Eligibility Screener

Step 2: Nominee Information

Nominee Demographics

Step 3: Organization Information

Step 4: Nominator Information

Step 5: Nomination Narrative:

Step 6: Supplemental Attachments:

Step 7: Authorization