Each year, School Specialty encourages educators and school communities to nominate exceptional teachers who reflect our core contest values: inspiration, leadership, and passion. This year’s nominees were all genuinely remarkable and worthy of recognition!
We received over 200 nominations, each with a moving story of impact, innovation, and inspiration. Nominations came from 40 states, celebrating educators from coast to coast, from Pre-K to high school, and representing every stage of the student journey.
We selected 14 finalists and invited you to vote for the top 5 winners. Thank you to everyone who sent in nominations and voted. More importantly, thank you to all the teachers who inspire students and their communities daily with their passion and dedication.
Here are the 5 Amazing Winners!
Congratulations to our five winners! Each winner receives a Crystal Apple trophy, a $500 School Specialty merchandise certificate, and a $250 School Specialty merchandise certificate for their school.
Tuscano Elementary School Phoenix, AZ
Joliet Central High School
Joliet, IL
Workman Middle School Pensacola, FL
Center for Advanced Research & Technology High School
Clovis, CA
Bruning Elementary School Wilmington, IL
Congrats to all the amazing finalists!
The remaining 9 finalists receive a Finalist Certificate, a $100 School Specialty merchandise certificate, and a $100 School Specialty merchandise certificate for their school.
