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The Portage County Business Council’s Partners in Education Committee seeks nominations for the 2022 Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award to recognize teachers who have made significant contributions to education. All nominations are due by Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
The Golden Apple Award is given annually to a teacher who exemplifies creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and development of a positive learning environment. The selected recipient and all nominees will be recognized at PCBC’s Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Nominee’s for this award must be a Pre-K to 12th grade teacher from a public or private school serving students from Portage County (WI) 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, and 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 KarenM@portagecountybiz.com. Contact Karen with any questions by email or phone at 715-344-1940.
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About the Golden Apple Award-The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education is given annually to a teacher who exemplifies creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and development of a positive learning environment. The award is part of Portage County Business Council’s Partners in Education (PIE) programming.
About Portage County Business Council–Where Economic Vitality Meets Quality of Life. The Portage County Business Council is the preeminent leader in economic development and community growth. The priorities for our members and the community are retention and attraction of businesses and employees. That is accomplished through engagement, growth, innovation, leadership, network development and partnerships.
Contact: Karen Myers, Portage County Business Council
5501 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: 715-344-1940, Fax: 715-344-4473, Email: KarenM@portagecountybiz.com