Awards & Recognition

NAA and our partners are doing some great things to elevate the field of afterschool!

2023 NEXT GEN AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Monday, 31 October 2022 15:20

NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes and cultivates the talent of afterschool champions 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. 

2022 Next Gen Afterschool Leaders Nominations Now Open

Monday, 08 November 2021 00:00

NAA'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 00:00

In 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 00:00

Emerging professionals in the afterschool field.

NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders 2019

Wednesday, 19 December 2018 00:00

Congratulations to our 2019 honorees!

NAA's Next Generation of Afterschool 2019

Friday, 05 October 2018 00:00

Nominations now closed!

NAA’s Most Influential in Health and Wellness 2017

Thursday, 16 March 2017 00:00

The 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 00:00

In 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 00:00

The 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.

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