Event has recognized region’s leading teachers, support staff and school administrators since 1984
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Northwest Education Services (North Ed), in collaboration with Traverse Connect and TBA Credit Union, is seeking nominations from the community and school districts in the five-county region for outstanding educators and educational support staff.
Outstanding Educator Awards are presented annually to teachers, administrators and school support staff throughout Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties who make exceptional contributions toward the education of students.
Schools and community members are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals from local public, private and parochial school districts. Nominees should have a minimum of five years of experience in education, contribute to the academic success of students, connect learning with community engagement, and work collaboratively with educators throughout the North Ed service area to support teaching and learning. Each nomination must include a letter of support from the nominee’s supervisor as well as supporting documents from colleagues, parents and students. The letters of support will be used by a panel of judges in selecting the 2026 honorees. Nominations are due April 10, 2026.
Eligibility guidelines and nomination forms are available on the North Ed website.
An awards ceremony will be held in-person at the City Opera House in Traverse City on Wednesday, June 3. For further information about the regional Outstanding Educator Awards, contact Heather Jewell, Communications Specialist, at 231.922.6222 or email hjewell@NorthwestEd.org
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