Commitment to Community Award
"Commitment to Community" Alumni Award 
Every year, Equitas Academy recognizes alumni scholars for their leadership and dedication to their school community and neighborhood. Awarded annually in December, the Equitas Academy Commitment to Community Award recognizes four alumni in high school grades 9-12. High school staff and community members nominate honorees every fall, and alumni are encouraged to share the nomination form with their teachers/counselors.
Nominations
Alumni are nominated by teachers, counselors, staff or mentors at their school, or by a member of the community. All alumni who culminated from the 8th grade at Equitas Academy are eligible, and are selected by current Equitas Academy staff using the following criteria:
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An alum who is engaged in community service, civic engagement, or social justice efforts in their community or school
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An alum who is seen as leader and role model in their school community
Nominations of scholars whose efforts have directly impacted the Pico-Union community are especially encouraged. Our 2023 Nominations are now closed. We will open nominations for the 2024 Award in November 2024.
Award Winners
- 2023 Nathaniel L. (2028); Astro O. (2029); Samantha M. (2031).
- 2022 Melanie P. (2027); Genesis A. (2028); Heidi S. (2029); Emerlyn C. (2030)
- 2021 Alyzee S. (2026); Yasmin R. (2027); Julissa V. (2028); Felipe S.(2029)
- 2020 Oscar P. (2025); Dayana G. (2026); Danna P. (2027); Luna L. (2028)
- 2019 Leslie J. (2025); Ellmi G. (2026); James G. (2027)
- 2018 Dillan W. (2025); Meylin T. (2026)
For more information or questions, please email [email protected]