2024 Recognition:

Nominations are still being accepted for years of service, educational achievements, and retirements, along with program recognition of years of operation (5 year increments), licensing, accreditaiton, etc. Individuals do not need to be present in order to be recognized for their hard work and service to children, youth, and families so please nominate all those crossing milestones and completing educational achievements.

Nominations for the Outstanding Professional and Rising Start Award has closed.

Outstanding Professional Award

This award is presented to an individual who serves as a model to other afterschool professionals around the state, exhibiting career proficiency and personal excellence. The individual receiving this award should not only be seen as a leader in their programming, but also in making positive contributions to the field of afterschool in Missouri.

Rising Star Award

This award is presented to an individual who has been in the afterschool field for 2 years or less, but has exhibited a passion and excitement for working with school-age youth. The individual receiving this award should be seen as positive, enthusiastic, and innovative in delivering programming to youth each day.

2022 Recognition:

In 2022, MASN recognized afterschool professionals and champions for their support of afterschool. Read more about the honorees and their accomplishments in the 2022 Celebration of Afterschool booklet.

2021 Recognition:

In 2021, MASN recognized afterschool professionals and champions for their support of afterschool. Read more about the honorees and their accomplishments in the 2021 Celebration of Afterschool booklet.

2020 Recognition:

In 2020 afterschool professionals and partners have gone above and beyond to serve the students and families of Missouri during the pandemic. Read more about the honorees and their accomplishments here: