2023-2024 NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION TEACHER AWARD

What is the Teacher Award Program?

Founded in 1899, the VFW highly supports the education of America’s youth. VFW and its Auxiliary have developed a slate of programs dedicated to helping America’s educators. VFW Citizenship Education programs stimulate interest in America’s history, traditions, civic responsibility, and our sense of nation.

How does it Work?

VFW wants to identify and recognize America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students. The national awards include $1,000 Smart/Maher award for each of the top K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 teachers for professional development expenses, $1,000 award for each winning teacher’s school, commemorative plaques and all-expense-paid trip to the VFW National Convention.

Who is Eligible?

All current certified/licensed teachers in grades K-12 are eligible. Previous national VFW winners are ineligible. Nominations can be submitted by themselves, fellow teachers, supervisors, family members or other interested individuals. Use the Nomination Form on page 3 of the 2023 Program Brochure and email to info@vfw7186.org

How are teachers nominated?

Fill out the official entry form and provide a one-page resume as a minimum or up to five pages, including the resume, as a maximum of documentation of their teaching experience (for example: resume, references, news articles, etc.) and a head-and- shoulder photo if available.

What Is the Deadline for My Entry?

All entries competing at the Post level must be in the hands of that VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31, 2023. Please submit your completed entry form signed, along with the required documentation to Evanston VFW Post 7186.

Email: info@vfw7186.org
Phone: 773-318-3170
Web: https://vfw7186.org
Postal Address:

VFW Post 7186
P.O. Box 5503
Evanston, IL 60204-5503

Read about last year’s winners here: