Awards & Recognition
NAA and our partners are doing some great things to elevate the field of afterschool!
2022 Next Gen Afterschool Leaders Nominations Now Open
Monday, 08 November 2021 00:00NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes and cultivates the talent of afterschool evangelists who have the potential to influence the field of afterschool for years to come. The selected emerging leader honorees will have: demonstrated contributions that have started to influence beyond individual programs to organizations and communities, a proven passion for developing themselves and others, active engagement in efforts to elevate the afterschool field, and demonstrated persistence in their work to grow as leaders.
Announcing NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders 2021
Tuesday, 26 January 2021 00:00In selecting NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders 2021, the National AfterSchool Association sought to highlight emerging leaders who are making contributions that influence programs and organizations, and have the potential for long-term and broad impact on the afterschool field—who are active in the broader afterschool community; demonstrate the NAA Core Competencies; and possess passion for the profession and for their work as an emerging leader, have a clear purpose in their efforts to support others, and show determination to grow as a leader in the field of afterschool.
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders 2020
Tuesday, 10 December 2019 00:00Emerging professionals in the afterschool field.
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders 2019
Wednesday, 19 December 2018 00:00Congratulations to our 2019 honorees!
NAA’s Most Influential in Health and Wellness 2017
Thursday, 16 March 2017 00:00The inaugural National AfterSchool Association's Most Influential in Health and Wellness selections and honorable mentions are distinguished for their strong advocacy for and support of health and wellness in afterschool.
NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool 2017
Wednesday, 28 December 2016 00:00In selecting NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool 2017, proudly sponsored by S&S Worldwide, the National AfterSchool Association sought to highlight emerging professionals who are active in the afterschool community—young leaders who possess passion, creativity and a commitment to youth; who embrace professional development; who embody the NAA core competencies.
Influencing Afterschool and Out-of-School Time
Monday, 25 July 2016 00:00The NAA's Most Influential in State and Local Government honorees were nominated by their National AfterSchool Association state affiliate for their work on behalf of the afterschool field.
2016 Leading with EQ Fellowship: Culminating Impact Project Proposals
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 00:00The National AfterSchool Association's Leading with Emotional Intelligence Fellowship is designed to develop the emotional intelligence (EQ) of afterschool leaders. In the Fellowship's inaugural year, 17 afterschool leaders were selected. Each fellowship participant received funding to complete a culminating impact project. Here, we offer a look at some of those projects.
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