The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes and celebrates extraordinary public school teachers who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment. An independent jury will select the finalists from those nominated based on numerous factors, with a strong emphasis placed on the student experience.
The Prize
One grand-prize winner from each of the five NYC boroughs plus one PreK-5th grade teacher from any borough will receive a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize, and each finalist will receive $10,000. The winning teachers’ schools will each receive $10,000, and each finalist’s school will receive $5,000 to be used for arts-based initiatives designed by each winner.
Criteria for Nomination
The ideal candidate …
Challenges and inspires students of all abilities, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and approaches to curricula and activities.
Reaches out beyond the classroom, making a positive impact on the school and the community.
Embraces their role as an educator with tireless, devoted dedication.
Acknowledges the full spectrum of potential in each and every student.
Teaches through example, as a leader and role model both inside the classroom and out.
Engages in opportunities for self-improvement and continues to learn, grow, and develop as a teacher.