Golden Apple Awards Nominations

Nominate an outstanding teacher in grades 9 – 12 for the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents and students are invited to nominate outstanding teachers currently teaching in grades 9 through 12 full time at a public or non-public school. Application materials will be sent to each teacher who is nominated. 

Who is eligible for the Award?

  • Classroom teachers currently teaching in grades 9 through12 full time at a public or non public school
  • In Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will counties
  • Who are committed to continuing to teach in Illinois for at least two years after receiving the Award

What do the Award winners receive?

  • A paid sabbatical to study tuition-free at Northwestern University
  • A $3,000 cash award
  • Recognition on a WTTW/11 one-hour TV program
  • Induction into the esteemed Golden Apple Academy of Educators

How do I nominate a teacher for the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence?
Fill out the online form below or download the form here and mail it in to the address provided on the form.

Nominations close January 8, 2010.

 To learn more about the awards program, please visit our Awards & Recognition page.

For questions about a specific nomination or application, please contact Nellie Quintana at (312) 407-0006 x121 or email quintana@goldenapple.org.

  About the Teacher You are Nominating:
* Title:
* First Name:
* Last Name:
* School Name:
* School Address:
* City:
* County
* State:
* Zip Code:
School Phone Number: - -
* Principal's First Name
* Principal's Last Name
* Principal's Email
* Teacher's Grade Level: Check all that apply:
        
About You:
* First Name
* Last Name
* Address
* City
* State
* Zip
* Email Address
* Phone Number: - -
Your relationship to the teacher:
Briefly describe the most important reason you think this teacher should be honored:
If requested, Golden Apple Foundation may release my name to this nominee: Yes    No
How did you hear about the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching?
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