Latino Community Center’s Luz Awards

 The Latino Community Center seeks to recognize and honor individuals and organizations whose light has strengthened our Latine community in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.  As an organization that focuses on children and youth, we want to elevate the bright lights that are making schools and the region more welcoming for our students and their caregivers. We also intend to celebrate a youth that represents the best of our community. 

 

Education Champion of the Year:

Recognizes a  K-12 school district teacher, social worker, counselor, and/or principal inside of Allegheny County that has gone above and beyond to support Latine immigrant students in their educational journey. This individual has gained the students trust, and has a proven track record of helping our Latine students feel welcomed, safe, and affirmed. 

Service Provider of the Year:

Recognizes an organization who has partnered closely with the LCC to eliminate barriers to either healthcare, education, social services, and/or basic needs for our community. (*this awardee will be nominated and selected by the LCC team who works directly with service providers).

Youth of the Year- High School age youth:

Recognizes a Latine high school age youth who has demonstrated the values of a growth mindset, has demonstrated leadership qualities, and is committed to their future. 

Nomination Process

Qualifications

 
 

Submissions

Educator of the Year: 

  • Submit nomination form HERE

    At least 2 letters of support from students if it’s a teacher in 6-12th or Letters of support from parents or caregivers in K-5th grade. Send to: info@latinocommunitycenter.org. with a subject line: Luz Award Letter of

Support. Service Provider of the Year: no nominations will be accepted for this category outside of LCC Team Members who work directly with service providers.

Youth of the Year- High School age youth:

  • Submit nomination HERE

  • At least 2 letters of support from school personnel (can be teachers, school nurse, counselor, principal, administrator, coaches). 

  • The most recent 2 report cards. We are not looking for perfect grades, but we are looking for grades that reflect the student cares about their education and is maintaining or improving their grades. 

  • Send Letters and Report cards to: Send to: info@latinocommunitycenter.org. with a subject line: Luz Award Letter of Support.