Programs and Grants
Renaissance Adventist Education Summits
Renaissance Adventist Education summits are half-day events that bring together a select group of distinguished leaders to discuss critical concerns facing Adventist K-12 education. Each event includes focus group discussions to discern and prioritize an agenda for awakening change in Adventist schools. These think-tank events are hosted in key locations around the country, convening the voice of concerned people who are passionate of seeing growth and excellence in Adventist education.
Strategic Partnerships for Stronger Schools
AAF works in strategic partnership with organizations who also believe in the preservation and development of Adventist schools. Through these partnerships, AAF collaborates on initiatives to revitalize Adventist schools. Many of the innovative ideas discussed at the Renaissance Adventist Education summits are further explored through these partnerships. Various strategies are tested and discussed for feasibly, with the ultimate goal in mind of providing a business tool that will enable schools to become more healthy, sustainable and excellent.
Pilot Light Podcast
Pilot Light Podcast is the first and only podcast for leaders in Adventist education. Podcasts, which are conversational radio programs distributed over the Internet, are one of today's fastest-growing social technologies. Each episode candidly explores a new issue facing today's Adventist schools. Listeners are invited to respond to each podcast by visiting the online Pilot Light forum at
pilotlightpodcast.org.
Excellence in Teaching Awards
Quality teachers lie at the heart of first-class education, yet teaching is a challenging, demanding profession. That’s why AAF is pleased to honor excellent teachers who have brought untiring dedication and talent to their classrooms. This spring, AAF has awarded 10 individuals with an Excellence in Teaching Award, which includes a $1,000 cash gift for each recipient.
Outstanding Alumni Awards
The Outstanding Alumni Awards are given to accomplished individuals who have attended an Adventist school and have made global impacts in their professions and communities. Award recipients receive a $5,000 grant to give to the Adventist school of their choice.
Download Outstanding Alumni Nomination Form
Academy Awards for Excellence
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1997
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Gem State Academy
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1998
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Auburn Adventist Academy
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1999
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Walla Walla Valley Academy
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2000
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Highland View Academy
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2001
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Rio Lindo Academy
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2002
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Loma Linda Academy
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2003
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Mount Vernon Academy
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2004
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Georgia Cumberland Academy
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2005
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Collegedale Academy
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2006
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Upper Columbia Academy
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2007
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Great Lakes Adventist Academy
Pine Forge Academy
Madison Academy
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2008
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Glendale Adventist Academy
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Outstanding Alumni Awards
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1996
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Business
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I.M. "Bud" Feldkamp III, D.D.S.
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1997
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Business
Education
Health Science
Public Service
The Arts
Honorary Alumnus
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Stewart Bainum Jr., M.B.A.
Alvin Kwiram, Ph.D.
Leonard Bailey, M.D.
Shirley Pettis-Roberson
Faith Esham, M.M.
Benjamin Carson, Sr., M.D.
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1998
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Business
Education
Health Science
Public Service
The Arts
Sports
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Gary Hamel, Ph.D.
Delbert M. Shankel, Ph.D.
Frank W. Jobe, M.D.
John Waihee, M.A., J.D.
W. Thomas Hampson
Laura J. Fenton, M.A.
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1999
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Business
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Health Science
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