Yuma County Education Foundation holding 2025-2026 Hall Of Fame nominations
Joaquin Hight
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Hall of Fame.
The event will be merging with the Legacy Gala to announce winners of the awards.
Awards include the Professional Educator Award, Frances Woodard Award, Estelle Dingus Award, Outstanding Organization Contributing to Yuma County, Special Achievement Award, and the Founders’ Award.
Gila Vista Junior High School Principal Frank Nunez shares how important the event and Gala are for the community.
“The Hall of Fame event and the Legacy Gala commit themselves to honoring all the educators of the past who have made an impact on Yuma community education,” he said.
Applications for nominations can be submitted no later than November 13th, 2025. Community members, educators, teachers, alumni, leaders and organizations are encouraged to submit cominations.
Inductees will be revealed at the January 22, 2026 Legacy Gala, and again at the Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 30, 2026.