Who We Are

The JCEA Awards are given each year to member leaders and community supporters to recognize the outstanding contributions they have made to Jefferson County and our union.

This award recognizes a JCEA member for outstanding service in education through collective bargaining.

The Friend of Education Award honors an individual who has contributed to and/or supports public education in Jefferson County and/or Colorado.

This award honors members for their contributions to the profession through participation in both the union and their position as an educator.

This award honors a JCEA member who embodies what it means to be a grassroots organizer, through the actions they have taken to increase capacity and build coalitions to protect public education.

This award honors a JCEA member for being a "lion" for their profession, their colleagues, and their students.

JCEA annually grants this award and honors JCEA members striving to improve, change, educate, and fight for social and racial justice in Jefferson County.

This award is the highest award given to JCEA members.

The JCEA Executive Committee and Board of Directors is responsible for developing the goals, strategic plan, and mission and vision of JCEA. Each role has specific duties they are responsible for in order to grow the power of your union.

We believe that every child in Jefferson County, regardless of color, background, or zipcode, should have safe, equitable, and thriving schools.

Your union is always fighting for a better Jeffco. Below are some of the recent victories you and your colleagues have won by taking action together!

The President serves as the official spokesperson for the membership of JCEA. The President is elected by majority vote of membership and may serve up to two consecutive terms, each term being three years.