2026 PASEsetter Awards Benefit
February 25, 2026 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Cipriani’s 42nd St. in New York City, the Partnership for After School Education (PASE) will host its annual PASEsetter Awards Benefit, celebrating excellence in afterschool education.
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We expect over 500 people – representatives from the corporate, media, academic, government, and philanthropic sectors, as well as PASE network practitioners and the PASE Board of Directors – to join in this special celebration and honor five of the city’s most innovative and effective afterschool educators.
Join us to champion the outstanding leaders and thriving afterschool network that cultivate joyful, connected, and creative spaces for the children and youth of New York City.
PASEsetter Nominations & Youth Performance Open Call Now Open!
2026 PASEsetter Nominations
Do you know an outstanding afterschool educator in New York City? Please consider nominating them for a 2026 PASEsetter Award!
Each year, PASE honors five outstanding afterschool educators at the annual PASEsetter Awards Benefit. PASEsetter Award Winners are individuals whose commitment, energy and creativity have had an indelible impact on the children and youth of New York City.
Nominations are open now until November 21, 2025 (extended).
Read the PASEsetter Award Description
DownloadYouth Performance Open Call
A highlight of this event is an opening youth performance, which kicks off the evening on a joyful, energetic tone. For our 2026 event, we are doing our first-ever Youth Performance Open Call!
Youth Performance Open Call submissions are open now until December 3, 2025.
