The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Opens its 2025-26 Awards Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 5, 2025) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is now accepting nominations for its annual leadership awards. The ALAS Awards program recognizes four individuals and an ALAS state affiliate for their extraordinary education leadership and advocacy around issues impacting the education of Latino and other historically marginalized students.

To nominate, visit www.alasedu.org/awards. The deadline to nominate is June 15, 2025. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

• ALAS Principal of the Year
• ALAS Central Office Administrator of the Year
• ALAS State Affiliate of the Year
• ALAS Advocacy Award
• ALAS Superintendent of the Year

“We created this awards program to recognize and celebrate leaders who are working tirelessly to advocate for and support the education of Latino and other historically marginalized youth,” said ALAS Executive Director Ulysses Navarrete. “This support is needed more than ever. We want to hear your stories so we can recognize and celebrate those who are making a difference. Together, we are a powerful force to help all students succeed.”

The award recipients will be announced in July and will be recognized at a special ALAS awards gala on October 17, 2025. The celebration takes place during the ALAS 22^nd National Summit on Education, which runs from Oct. 14-18 in Chicago. The Summit is the association’s flagship leadership development and networking event for administrators at schools and districts that serve primarily Latino and other historically marginalized youth.

For more information about ALAS visit https://alasedu.org/.

About the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS)

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] is committed to providing a perspective to all aspiring school and district administrators, including superintendents, through programs, services, advocacy and networks rooted in Latino experiences and culture. Our Vision, Mission and Goals are to provide leadership at the national level that assures every school in America effectively serves the educational needs of all students with an emphasis on Latino and other historically marginalized youth through continuous professional learning, policy advocacy, and networking to share practices of promise for our students and the communities where we serve.

By the year 2026, Latino children will make up 30 percent of the school-age population. In the nation’s largest states – California, Texas, Florida, and New York – all of whom are ALAS State Affiliates – Latinos already have reached that level. It is of vital interest to invest in the education of every child, and the professional learning of all educators who serve Latino youth.

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