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Teacher of the Year Award

The VFW's National Citizenship Education Teachers' Award recognizes the nation's top elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America's history and traditions. Nearly 1,000 teachers are from every state, the District of Columbia and overseas. Fellow teachers, supervisors or other interested individuals can submit nominations by November 1 to your local Post.

To find a Post in your area, contact your State Headquarters.

VFW's National citizenship education teacher awards include:
  • $1,000 cash award for professional development to each of the top K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 teachers;

  • $1,000 award for each winning teacher's school;and

  • plaques for both the winning teacher and school.



  • Related Links:
      >  Teacher Nomination and Information Brochure
      >  2008-2009 Teachers of the Year
      >  2007-2008 Teachers of the Year
      >  2007-2008 National Winners
      >  VFW Scholarship Program Teacher Resource

    Patriot's Pen
    > Click to learn about our annual essay contest for 6th, 7th & 8th grade students


    Voice of Democracy
    > Click to learn about our annual essay contest for high school students



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