2027 PASEsetter Award Nominations

2027 PASEsetter Award Nominations

Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026
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. Review samples of past winning nominations.

To nominate an individual for a 2027 PASEsetter Award, complete the following form. Nominations due Friday, November 13, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET.

If you have any questions regarding the PASEsetter Awards Benefit or the nomination process, please contact Jason Lanting, PASE Program Assistant, jlanting@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 Jason Lanting at jlanting@pasesetter.org.
Step 2: Nominee Information
Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee Email Address
example@example.com
Nominee Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominee Job Title
Number of years nominee has worked at current organization:
Is the nominee an alumnus of this organization?
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:

Another option not listed here (please specify)
With which gender(s) do they most identify? Please select all that apply.

Another 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
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Brief Description of Organization:

3,000 characters max. 0/3000
Step 4: Nominator Information
Nominator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator Email Address
example@example.com
Nominator Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
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.
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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2027 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