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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 2026 event.
Meet Last Year's Winners!
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:
- ✦ *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 2026 for at least 5 months.
- ✦ Submit your entry by completing the survey, where you can upload your info and photos.
- ✦ All submissions must be received no later than December 12, 2026.
- ✦ 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.