2024 Afterschool Professional Awards Ceremony
2024 Afterschool Professional Awards Winners pose with their certificates. (Top Row L-R): Jesse Broadfoot, Jesus Rodriguez, Kimberlee Sia; (Bottom Row L-R): Euda K. Best, Yoli Casas, Janaya Alirez
On Monday, April 29th, the Denver Afterschool Alliance celebrated our 7th Annual *Afterschool Professional Awards ceremony and luncheon at City Park Tavern. Winners were selected from a pool of nearly 100 nominees! Maxine Quintana, Out-of-School Time Director of the Office of Children's Affairs and the Co-Founder of the DAA welcomed the group, and congratulatory remarks were offered by Dwight Jones, Executive Director of the Office of Children's Affairs as well as from Dr. Tony Smith, Deputy Superintendent of Denver Public Schools. City Council President, Jamie Torres, generously spoke and presented the winners with their awards. Finally, Mayor Mike Johnston congratulated the winners in a special video! We are deeply grateful for each of the speakers for taking the time to honor and celebrate the hard work of the winners and all OST professionals.
Congratulations to the 2024 Afterschool Professional Awards Winners!
Yoli Casas, VIVE Wellness
Creativity and Innovation Award
Jesus Rodriguez, Youth on Record
Equity and Inclusivity Award
Janaya Alirez, Life-Line Colorado
Future Out-of-School Time Leader Award
DPS- Extended Learning and Community Schools
Organizational Quality Award
Kimberlee Sia, Denver Public Schools Board of Education
Out-of-School Time Champion Award
Euda K. Best, Consumption Literacy Project
Youth and Community Collaborator Award
We celebrate all the nominees and winners for your continued hard work and dedication to the Out-of-School Time field! View a slideshow with various photos of some of the nominees and winners HERE. Be sure to check out our Instagram posts from Afterschool Professionals week as well!
*The 2024 Afterschool Professional Awards were sponsored by a private donor who is dedicated to elevating and celebrating afterschool professionals in the City and County of Denver!
