3rd ANNUAL ESPERANZA LATINO TEACHER AWARDS
A teacher is one of the most important and lasting influences in a child’s life. CPLC, along with its corporate and community partners, established the Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards to recognize the impact Latino teachers have on their students. Translated into English, “Esperanza” means “Hope,” and so this prestigious event celebrates outstanding educators who are the hope for future generations. The Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards is the only awards program that highlights outstanding Latino educators throughout Nevada.
The Esperanza Awards recognize the imporant role that Latino teachers play and honor these "unsung heroes" with a prestigious dinner and awards ceremony. This is an emotional and inspriational event filled with stories of dedicated educators overcoming insurmountable obstacles to serve the children of Arizona
NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Any teacher, principal, or superintendent from an accredited education institution may nominate an educator who meets the criteria below to be an Esperanza Latino Teacher Award winner. A total of three teachers will be selected by a panel of educators and community leaders. The awards will be presented at the 1st Annual Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards, presented by Cox and MGM Resorts International.
NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY
•Nominee must be a full-time teacher of Latino descent
•Nominee must teach at a state-approved or accredited school in Nevada
All applications are due on March 29th, 2019, by 5:00pm.
Feel free to contact us via email cplceventslv@CPLC.org or phone (702.207.1614) with questions regarding eligibility.