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Nominate an Educator for the 2025 Charles Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award!

The Charles E. Lakin Foundation is proud to recognize exceptional educators who make a lasting impact in their schools and communities. Each year, the Outstanding Teacher Award honors four teachers from rural districts within a 40-mile radius of Emerson, Iowa with a $10,000 award for their dedication to student success.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Students, colleagues, and community members are invited to nominate elementary and secondary educators who go above and beyond to inspire and support their students. This award celebrates teachers for their extraordinary impact, not the number of nominations they receive.

How to Nominate

Step 1: Check if your teacher’s district is eligible.
Step 2: Fill out the nomination form by sharing why this educator deserves recognition.
Step 3: Submit your nomination by March 31, 2025.

🔗 Click here to submit your nomination!

Since 2008, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation has honored 60 outstanding educators, and this year’s winners will join their ranks in May 2025. Help us celebrate the teachers who shape the future—nominate an exceptional educator today!