Every day across our region, extraordinary educators dedicate themselves to nurturing young minds and building the foundations for our children’s futures. The A+ Educators Awards will recognize and honor these exceptional teachers who inspire and empower students through their dedication, innovation, and passion for education.

If you know a remarkable educator making a positive impact in their classroom and beyond, we invite you to nominate them for recognition.

Whether they’re innovative classroom teachers, dedicated special education professionals, nurturing enrichment program leader, or inspiring administrators, the influential educators in our community deserve recognition for the difference they make. Don’t let their achievements go unnoticed. Your nomination could shine a well-deserved spotlight on their commitment to excellence in education.

Nominations from parents, colleagues, administrators, and students are welcome.

“We’re thrilled to relaunch our A+ Educators Awards to celebrate the teachers who serve as the backbone of our community. These dedicated professionals shape not just academic knowledge, but character, curiosity, and confidence in our children.”

– Sarah Bond, Founder & CEO, Family Focus Media

Goals: 2025 A+ Educators Awards

1. Recognize and Celebrate Teaching Excellence

The A+ Educators Awards are designed to acknowledge and amplify the exceptional work of outstanding teachers in our community, showcasing their accomplishments and encouraging others to follow their example.

These educators have the power to shape young minds and futures. By highlighting their work, we will elevate the teaching profession and create a greater appreciation for the vital role educators play in our society.

Together, we can challenge outdated perceptions about education, break down barriers to recognition, and inspire meaningful dialogue about educational excellence.

2. Connect Local Businesses with Educational Champions

Our program establishes meaningful partnerships between community businesses and exceptional educators, fostering relationships that directly support classroom needs and promote professional development.

By connecting sponsors with the educators they champion, we build bridges between the business and education communities. These connections strengthen our regional educational ecosystem and demonstrate our community’s commitment to supporting quality education.

Each A+ Educator will receive tangible support in the form of classroom supplies and financial resources, helping to address the well-known challenges of classroom funding.

3. Inspire Educational Excellence Through Storytelling

When we share the stories of exceptional teaching practices, we provide valuable insights to parents and inspire other educators.

By shining a spotlight on A+ Educators, we will showcase innovative approaches to learning that can transform education. These stories will help parents better understand what makes education transformative and may inspire others in the field to adopt new approaches.

Each featured educator serves as a role model who demonstrates the profound impact that passionate, dedicated teaching can have on students’ lives.

Eligibility Criteria: A+ Educators Awards

1. Excellence: The educator has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student learning and development, going above and beyond standard expectations.
2. Innovation: They create innovative, engaging learning environments where students feel valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
3. Resilience: They have shown resilience and adaptability in the face of educational challenges, finding creative solutions to obstacles while maintaining their commitment to student success.

How It Works:

1. Nominate: Submit your nomination through our online form before June 30, 2025.
2. Selection: Our editorial team will review all nominations and select winners from each region.
3. Recognition: Winners will be featured in our Fall 2025 Education Guide.
4. Prizes: Each A+ Educator will receive a gift card, a classroom supplies, and professional recognition.

Why Nominate?

Our A+ Educators feature is more than just an award—it’s an opportunity to recognize these dedicated professionals for the outstanding work they do. Winners will be professionally photographed and interviewed, with their stories shared across our print and digital platforms, reaching thousands of families throughout the region.

Let’s celebrate the educators who make our schools and community stronger.

Nominations open April 24, 2025, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5 -9, 2025.