'Sí Se Puede' Awards

The Recuerda a César Chávez Committee (RCCC) presents the 32nd annual César E. Chávez Sí Se Puede Award and the Dolores Huerta Sí Se Puede Award to two individuals who exemplify the ideals of César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta by making meaningful contributions to our communities in the categories of leadership, service, justice, education, and ethics. A Si se Puede Legacy award will be presented to an individual for their lifelong commitment to the legacies of César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta. A Posthumous Si Se Puede Award is available to award an individual that committed their life, passion, and dedication to the service of their community in the spirit of “Si se Puede”!

We encourage you to nominate a community member that meets the nomination criteria for the Sí Se Puede Awards.

Nomination Process:
Your nomination must include a short essay illustrating the nominee’s qualifications within the below criteria. Please include your name and contact information, in addition to the contact information of your nominee.

Nomination Criteria:
The recipient of the award should exemplify the following characteristics:

• Demonstrate leadership in his or her community:
  The nominee demonstrates leadership in his or her community: Has a history of organizing that engages and empowers the community by motivating and mobilizing others toward an understanding of, and quest for, human rights and social justice for all people.
• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to service in their community:
  The nominee demonstrates a sustained commitment to service in their community: Advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through volunteering and working with the underprivileged and underrepresented. Have a history of organizing that engages and empowers the community by motivating and mobilizing others toward an understanding of, and quest for, human rights and social justice for all people.
• Demonstrate dedication to the legacy of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta:
  The nominee exemplifies nonviolent philosophy in the struggle against injustice and the fight for peace and dignity in his or her community. Have a demonstrated willingness to sacrifice for the good of others.
• Demonstrate their contribution towards education within their communities:
  The nominee educates the community. Examples are lecturing, mentoring, workshops, educational materials.
• Demonstrate their contribution towards ethical behavior within their communities:
  The nominee demonstrates ethical behavior consistent with Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta

Link to submit nominations via Google Form:  https://forms.gle/QSuvyHfq9eUBKuP88    All nominations must be submitted via Google Form, no paper submissions allowed

All nominations must be received no later than March 21, 2025 - 5pm

Awards will be presented at the 32nd Annual César Chávez Day Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM.

The mission of the Recuerda a César Chávez Committee (RCCC) is to educate our youth and communities about the legacy, life and work of the great American civil rights leader, César Chávez. We do this by promoting his universal values and timeless vision for a better world and engaging our communities in the spirit of service.