Drumroll please… Winner of the Mystery Kid Picture Contest

We would like to thank all our au pairs who submitted pictures for our contest.  We received many wonderful entries.  The votes are in,

 

And the winner is…..

 

 

 

 

Beautiful Bubbles, by Luisa!

 

Congratulations Luisa!  Your prize will be sent out soon.  

The next picture contest is Fabulous Vacations.  Send us your most fun, unique, or artistic vacation photos you have taken since coming to the U. S.

Please include a little write up about the experience, who you were with and your favorite parts.  Contest deadline is May 12th.

Help us choose our Mystery Kid Picture Contest winner

Our au pairs were given the assignment to take a picture having fun with their host kids, but you couldn’t see the kids’ faces.  We got a lot of great entries.  Here are the top 5.  Go to our Facebook Page and vote on your favorite.  Winner will be announced on April 26th.

#1 Spaghetti Face, by Carla F.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2 Beautiful Bubbles, by Luisa J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3 Captivated Twins, by Helen C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#4 High Flyer, by Viola S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#5 Backpack Buddies, by Kanako H.

Au Pair of the Year – 2013

Au Pair of the Year Award – Contest Winner Announcement and Information Greetings! Annually thousands of young people from all over the world embark on a special journey by becoming au pairs. Leaving behind the familiarity of their homeland for as long as two years, au pairs travel to distant countries, where they are welcomed into another culture as a part of their host family. Each year Au Pair International selects one au pair amidst all nominees to become our Au Pair of the Year. Select nominees are also submitted to the National IAPA Au Pair of the Year contest where he/she competes against other outstanding au pairs from around the world!   Congratulations to Ornela L. for being our 2013 Au Pair of the Year! Ornela was selected by Au Pair International among several contest entries to be our Au Pair of the Year! When speaking of their children, Ornela’s host family says “to see the confidence and ability [their children] have is in a large part dedicated to Ornela. She works with them daily on their language skills and also in learning the Greek alphabet. She has brought many of the traditions that have disappeared in the United States back to their home and to their extended family. We can truly see the pride and love that she has for Georgia and Peter. She has talked with us about their strengths and also for her hopes for their futures. Ornela has really become a part of our family, not just an au pair.” She is the proud recipient of an Apple IPad and is recognized as being an invaluable member of her host family! To read more about Ornela please Click Here!   Congratulations to our Au Pair of the Year Contest Runner Up Winners! Rica P. – Philippines Before her arrival in the United States, Rica came to Au Pair International with over 5000 childcare hours and 18 months of au pair experience in Holland. She was nominated by her host family in Oregon where she helps to care for three little girls while their father is deployed to Afghanistan. Rica’s host mother shared that she has the ability to stay calm even in the most challenging of circumstances. In addition, Rica integrates her culture into the girl’s daily routines and has become invaluable to their family. Rica truly values the close relationship she has formed with the girls and says that au pair life is full of fun, enjoyment, understanding, adventure and dreams. She says that she will leave the united states with a very positive understanding of what it means to be American! Click Here to read more about Rica’s nomination!   Vivian G. – Guatemala Vivian came to the au pair program with childcare experience as a nanny and English teacher. She currently cares for the little boy of a host family in California who nominated her for the outstanding job she has done with their son. Her host mother says that Vivi brings an excellent energy to their home and that her laughter is contagious. She taught their son to speak Spanish, has become a big sister to him, and like a daughter to the family. Vivian bonded with her host family immediately and says that the word “homesick” never crossed her mind. She states that she has “no words to express how this experience has made [her] grow as a person, meet new people, learn something every day and value not the time but the quality of time you spend with kids.” Click Here to read more about Vivian’s nomination!   2014 Au Pair of the Year Contest Information Each year Au Pair International will select one au pair amidst all nominees to become our Au Pair of the Year. Select nominees will also be submitted to the National IAPA Au Pair of the Year contest where he/she will compete against other outstanding au pairs from around the world! Nominating your au pair for this prestigious award is a wonderful way to give him/her much deserved recognition and credit for being an exceptional caregiver and invaluable part of your family! Please Click Here for Eligibility and Requirements	Host Family Referral Program Au Pair International has an outstanding referral program! For each host family you refer to our agency during your current program year that welcomes an au pair into their home, you will receive $250 off of your next years program fees! But wait…there’s more!! Refer 4 families and we will completely waive your next years program fees. Now that’s a deal!   Available Au Pairs Au Pair International has candidates available from over 60 countries around the world! Among those are Belgium, France, Italy, Greece, Japan, Khazakstan, Korea, Moldova, New Zealand, South Africa and Sweden. If you know a family in need of affordable live-in childcare, please share This Link which showcases some of the exceptional au pairs that are currently available for match!   Find Us On Facebook Au Pair International can now be found on Facebook and we would love to have your support! Click the above link to “like us” on Facebook and be added to our growing list of followers!
Au Pair International If you have any questions regarding the content in this newsletter please do not hesitate to contact us! Sincerely, Paula Adams Director of Marketing and Records Au Pair International padams@aupairint.com We are always running amazing promotions and specials for our new and returning host families! Follow the link to be taken to our current specials where you will be sure to find an amazing deal on the best live-in childcare!