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  • Unsung Heroes Nomination

    Over the past eight years, Parent Villages has presented awards to individuals who have made a significant impact on education in our community. This year, we have expanded our resources to ensure we hear all your suggestions. We'd like to know who you would like to nominate and why. Please take a moment to highlight your nominee's contributions to the community.
  • Educator In Action

    The Educator in Action Award goes to an educator who has done exceptional work in a Springfield school. Someone who has positively impacted their students and families while undergirding the focus on education in their lives. 
  • Bridging the Gap

    The Bridging the Gap Award goes to an individual from the higher education community who has done exceptional work with getting students and/or parents through the pipeline to post-secondary education. Someone who has positively impacted their students and families while undergirding the focus on education in their lives. 
  • Servant Leadership Award

    This award honors a leader in the faith community who has impacted the education of the students of Springfield.
  • Student's Choice Award

    The Student Choice Award goes to an educator who has done exceptional work in a Springfield school. Someone who has positively impacted students and families while undergirding the focus on education in their lives.
  • Community Impact Award

    The Community Impact Award goes to an individual who has done exceptional work in the Greater Springfield area. An individual who has impacted the lives of children and families while undergirding the focus on education in their lives.
  • Community Investment Award

    The Community Investment Award goes to a group or organization that has done exceptional work in the Greater Springfield area. A group or organization that has invested in the lives of children and families while undergirding the focus on education in their lives.
  • Prestige Legacy Award

    The Prestige Award goes to a leader who has done exceptional work in the Greater Springfield area for decades. Someone who has been a giant allowing many to stand on their shoulders and opening doors for folks they could not otherwise be open. Prior recipients of this award have been the Honorable Mr. Raymond A. Jordan, Mrs. Brenda A. Lopez, Mrs. Dora Robinson, and Mrs. Lydia Martinez-Alvarez. 
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