Once again, Better Living Building Supply and Cabinetry is sponsoring the Golden Apple Awards for outstanding teachers in our community’s school systems!

Who is eligible? Eligible candidates are current public or private school teachers in Albemarle County or Charlottesville City, preschool through grade 12, who have not received a Golden Apple Award in the past three years.

What do award winners receive? One teacher from each Albemarle County and Charlottesville City school, including CATEC, will receive a Golden Apple keepsake, gift certificates from local businesses, and—new this year—a $500 grant for classroom materials or professional development! A ceremony will be held to honor award recipients on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

When is the submission deadline? Nominations must be submitted to the teacher’s principal by Monday, January 27, 2020.

Who can submit a nomination? Candidates may be nominated for the Golden Apple Award by colleagues, students, and/or community members.

How does someone nominate a teacher? First, download the Nomination Form and complete Part One. Then, submit the nomination form to the teacher’s school principal by January 27. (The principal will complete the submission process.)

New this year! The nomination form also is available in Spanish: Formulario de Nominación 2019-2020.

Questions? Please visit the Golden Apple web page or contact Albemarle County Public Schools at 434-296-5820.