The UEA Robert “Archie” Archuleta Human and Civil Rights Award is presented to an individual who has engaged in human and civil rights activities that have benefited education and had a community-wide impact. The honoree receives a monetary award of $1,500.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 9, 2024.
We encourage, support, and celebrate the nomination of Black, Latin-/o/a/@/e/x, Asian American, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander educators, as well as LGBTQIA+ educators, veterans, people living with disabilities, and other educators with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.
Eligibility
- The nominee may be an educator or non-educator working for human and civil rights.
- The nominee must have provided outstanding service to education in human and civil rights and engaged in human and civil rights activities that have had a community-wide impact.
- The nominee must be a UEA member if eligible for membership.
If you have questions, please contact Heather Shepherd at the UEA Office.
Selection
The award nominees are carefully considered by the UEA Board of Directors. The awards are presented at the Superstars in Education banquet.
Previous Winners
2023: Connie Crosby, McKinney-Vento Liaison for the Canyon’s School District
2022: Bianca Mittendorf, UEA Equity and Membership Director and former Title IX Coordinator for Davis School District.
