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Nominate your au pair for Au Pair of the Year!

 

Each year, Au Pair in America honors exceptional au pairs through our Au Pair of the Year contest. We look for qualities like cultural exchange, community involvement, and outstanding childcare. This is your chance to share a meaningful story about your au pair.
Nominating your au pair is a great way to show your appreciation for their impact on your family. Whether they win the title or are simply nominated, it’s an accomplishment they’ll cherish.
Winners of Au Pair in America’s contest will be entered in the International Au Pair Association’s (IAPA) global Au Pair of the Year contest, with the award presented at IAPA’s spring 2025 event.

How to Nominate

All eligible host families received an email from Survey Monkey with instructions on how to nominate their au pair. If you did not receive this email or have any questions, please email: aupairoftheyear@aifs.com.

Nomination Requirements:
  • Nomination format options:
    • essay of 500 to 800 words
    • video no larger than 3 GB
    **To be considered for submission to the International Au Pair Association's contest, nomination must be submitted in VIDEO format
    * Videos must be in mp4 or mov format and no larger than 3 GB
    * Video may include music, however, please ensure you have permission to use. As a resource for royalty-free music for videos you can use Youtube Music Library or any other resource that offers royalty-free music.
  • Please include at least one photo of your au pair with your family.
  • To be eligible, the person being nominated must have been an au pair in 2024 for at least 5 months.
  • Submit your entry by completing the survey, where you can upload your essay and photos.
  • All submissions must be received no later than December 13, 2024.
  • All entries submitted, whether chosen as finalists or not, will receive a special Celebration Award from Au Pair in America.
  • Only fully completed online submissions will be accepted.

Winning Entries

  • Au Pair in America will ask the community counselor to submit a reference on behalf of all winning entries under consideration. The reference will include details of the au pair’s participation in the educational component, cluster meetings and activities and the special ways the au pair embraced their experience in America.

How Nominees are Recognized

Please be aware that the Au Pair of the Year, runners up and their host families may be asked to be interviewed and/or photographed. Photos of host children will only be used with parental consent.

The Au Pair of the Year – First Place Winner will receive:

  • A travel voucher worth $850 to travel within the US or return to reconnect with their host family in the U.S!
  • A certificate from Au Pair in America and a copy of the host family's nomination letter!
  • Recognition on the Au Pair in America website!

Second Place Winner will receive:

  • A travel voucher worth $500 to travel within the US or return to reconnect with their host family in the U.S!
  • A certificate from Au Pair in America and a copy of the host family's nomination letter! 
  • Recognition on the Au Pair in America website!

Third Place Winner will receive:

  • A travel voucher worth $350 to travel within the US or return to reconnect with their host family in the U.S!
  • A certificate from Au Pair in America and a copy of the host family's nomination letter! 
  • Recognition on the Au Pair in America website!

Honorable Mention:

  • A $100 Gift Card
  • Recognition on the Au Pair in America website! 
  • A certificate from Au Pair in America and a copy of the host family's nomination letter!

Additional Information

  • Host family essays and community counselor references will be judged by a committee appointed by Au Pair in America. The winning au pair and runners up will be notified in the new year
  • All contest entries will become property of Au Pair in America, including rights to edit and publish the material.
  • Travel arrangements require 60 days notice and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Travel will be booked to the nearest major airport. Flight will be chosen and booked by AIFS/ Gulliver’s Travels.

Meet Last Year's Winners!

Enter Your Au Pair Today!

Submit your entry no later than December 13, 2024.


US Office for host families

Au Pair in America, 1 High Ridge Park,
Stamford, CT 06905

Phone: toll free

(800) 928-7247 direct - (203) 399-5000

E-mail

info@aupairinamerica.com

London Office for Au Pairs

Au Pair in America, 37 Queen's Gate,
London SW7 5HR

Phone:

+44 (0) 20 7581 7322

E-mail

info@aupairamerica.co.uk

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