Portage Co. Business Council seeks Golden Apple Award nominations

Metro Wire Staff

The Portage County Business Council’s Partners in Education Committee is now seeking nominations for the 2022 Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award.

The award recognizes teachers who have made significant contributions to education. Nominations are due by Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

The Golden Apple Award is given annually to a teacher who “exemplifies creativity, enthusiasm, commitment, and the development of a positive learning environment,” according to a news release from the PCBC.

The selected recipient and all nominees will be recognized at PCBC’s Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Nominees must be Pre-K to 12th-grade teachers from a public or private school serving students in Portage Co. with at least one year of teaching in their current district. Nominees for this award should “exhibit innovative teaching strategies, demonstrate enthusiasm and vitality in teaching, and inspire students to learn.”

Anyone can submit a nomination of a teacher: a student, a parent, a fellow teacher or a community member. An individual may nominate only one person for the award. Nominations may include optional letters of support from other parents, colleagues, students, former students, etc.

Complete this nomination form in its entirety to allow the Partners in Education Committee to make an award decision. Nominees will be judged on their creativity, enthusiasm, commitment to education, and their ability to provide a positive learning environment.

Please email any supporting documentation (i.e.: letters of support, recommendations) for this nomination to Karen Myers at [email protected]. Contact Karen with any questions by email or phone at 715-344-1940.