Nominations


The AEAC Awards celebrates nominees’ achievements through public recognition: all nominees are listed in the program and all nominees are awarded a certificate.

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Nomination deadline: March 15, 2023.  You can submit a nomination either by printing a paper copy and emailing it or submit using the google doc.

(Please send all nomination forms to Steve Kohuth, Counselor at East HS)

AEAC Student Nomination Paper Form-2023

Google Student Nomination Form 2023

One or more nominees from elementary, middle and high schools respectively are selected to receive Highest Honor designations that are accompanied by scholarships.

  • Academic Achievement, Highest Honor
    • 3 students total will be selected
    • 1 chosen from each level; Elementary, Middle and High School
  • Leadership Achievement, Highest Honor
    • 3 students total will be selected
    • 1 chosen from each level; Elementary, Middle and High School
  • Special Talent, With Distinction
    • 1 chosen from Elementary, Middle or High School

AEAC Adult Nomination Paper Form-2023

Google Nomination Form – Adult -2023

Adults will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the success of AA/PI students in Denver Public Schools.

  • Teacher Award
  • Paraprofessional Award
  • Parent/Guardian Award
  • School Administrator Award (Principal or Assistant Principal)

Eligibility

Nominators may nominate up to 2 DPS-affiliated individuals. Nominators are usually DPS teachers, though anyone may be a nominator.

Student Nominees should be of Asian-American/Pacific Island heritage and must be a DPS student.

Adult Nominees do NOT have to be of Asian-American/Pacific Island heritage but they must be a DPS parent/guardian of a DPS student, or a DPS faculty or staff. They should serve AA/PI students in DPS with particular talent, compassion, creativity or commitment.

AEAC members are ineligible due to potential conflicts of interest.

ALL Nominees should:

  • Promote or exemplify a positive AA/PI identity;
  • Make significant, positive contributions to AA/PI students’ educational experiences; and
  • Be outstanding role models in every way.