History teacher award
Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award
Educators for Grades 5-12
The American History Teacher Award recognizes educators who distinguish themselves in teaching the history of the American Revolution. Award winners receive a professional educational opportunity at a national seminar and bring back to their classroom and students a heightened level of creativity and enthusiasm for the American Revolutionary era. Teacher candidates interested in entering the local SAR Chapter contest must complete the required application and submit a written essay of not less than 1000 words discussing the importance of teaching the American Revolutionary era. The essay may also describe any extraordinary teaching techniques or innovative projects utilized by the teacher to teach the American Revolution.
The award is open to all teachers at the elementary, middle school, high school, or home school at a recognized public, private, or parochial institution. A teacher who teaches at a home school is not eligible. A teacher who is selected as a winner at the chapter level will compete for the state contest and the winner of the state contest will be a finalist for the national award. The award consists of three separate contests designed to select a teacher at the elementary school, middle school and high school level.
The award is open to all teachers at the elementary, middle school, high school, or home school at a recognized public, private, or parochial institution. A teacher who teaches at a home school is not eligible. A teacher who is selected as a winner at the chapter level will compete for the state contest and the winner of the state contest will be a finalist for the national award. The award consists of three separate contests designed to select a teacher at the elementary school, middle school and high school level.
Entry Deadline: March 1st, 2025
Contact: Your nearest Local Chapter to get started!
Awards
LOCAL CHAPTER
Determined by each chapter. This may include cash, a medal, and/or a certificate.
WA STATE SOCIETY
$1,000
NATIONAL SAR
- Vauled up to $5,000