Anne Arundel County Public Schools is committed to preparing students for college, career, and community by providing experiences inside the classroom and beyond the classroom walls.  Our school system depends on community and business partners to ensure our students have opportunities to explore their personal interests, engage in unique learning experiences, and interact with professionals from a variety of career fields. Through the Business & Community Partner of the Year Awards, AACPS and the Education Foundation of AACPS recognize community organizations and businesses that have forged critical partnerships with programs & schools that directly benefit students.

Submit your completed applications using the form below.

Deadline:  August 25, 2023   

 

Requirements:
The 21st Century Education Foundation is accepting applications in three categories:

  • Business Partner with over 50 employees,
  • Business Partner with less than 50 employees, and
  • Service Organization/Small Non-Profit
The nomination process is as follows :
1. School-Based Nominations may be submitted by any school employee. The nomination must include a recommendation written or approved by your school’s principal. Only one nomination from each school will be accepted.

2. Central/Satellite Office Nominations may also be submitted. The application must include a recommendation written or approved by the Senior Manager, Coordinator, Director, or Assistant Superintendent for your office/department. Only one nomination from each office/department will be accepted.

3. A selection committee of educators and community leaders read and evaluate each nomination packet to select the winners in each category.

4. The 21st Century Education Foundation will recognize all Business & Community Partner of the Year honorees on November 14, 2023 at the Partners in Education Awards Reception at Live! Arundel Mills.

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AACPS Business & Community Partnerships
2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Email: CYocum@aacps.org
Website: www.aacps.org/pie

Need Help?

For any questions about this funding opportunity, the application, or the submission process, please contact 410-266-3287.