Hall of Fame

2023 Nominations Open Now!

The Education Foundation of Yuma County annually inducts individuals connected to education into its Yuma County Education Hall of Fame. There are several categories within the Hall of Fame including: Professional Educator Award, Frances Woodard Award, Estelle Dingus Award, Outstanding Organization Contributing to Yuma County, the Special Achievement Award, and the Founders' Award. 

Scroll down to find the link to submit nominations for the following awards.  The deadline for nominations has been extended to January 15th, 2023.

The criteria for each award are: 

  • Professional Educator Award: For this award, eligibility begins three years after completion of service as a professional educator in Yuma County. The award is meant to honor the historical significance of the individual’s contribution in teaching. Consideration is given to the lasting impact or contribution of the individual.
  • Frances Woodard Award: This award is meant to honor an individual educated in the Yuma County school system, who has made a significant impact on the citizens of Yuma County.
  • Estelle Dingess Award: This award is meant to honor an individual educated in the Yuma County school system, who has made a significant impact outside of Yuma County. The nominee must be present to receive the award at the Teacher of the Year Banquet.
  • Outstanding Organization Contributing to Yuma County: This award is meant for an organization that has made quality contributions to the educational environment in Yuma County. Documentation of service is necessary. Areas of consideration include the years over which the service was given and the quality of educational contribution made to Yuma County.
  • Special Achievement Award: This award is meant for a non-certified employee of Yuma County schools who clearly stands out among colleagues and has a long-term commitment to education. Areas of consideration include a strong, positive work ethic; an influential personality making a difference in a school system.
  • Founders' Award: This award is the newest award established by the Education Foundation  It is meant to honor a non-educator who was NOT educated in the Yuma County school system but who has made a significant impact on education in  Yuma County.

Submit a Nomination

Introducing our 2022 inductees into the Hall of Fame:

  • Professional Educator Award: Robert D. Frazier
  • Frances Woodard Award:  Irene Montoya
  • Estelle Dingus Award:  Robert Schmitt
  • Outstanding Organization Contributing to Yuma County:  Fourth Avenue Gym Athletic Foundation
  • Special Achievement Award:  Carolyn Marquez
  • Founders' Award: 

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