2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Nomination Form

Eligibility requirements

Nominees must teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school, ECFE or Adult Basic Education program, working at least 50 percent of the time directly with students. The teacher must also have a Minnesota teaching license, have completed at least five full years of teaching by nomination deadline, and intend to teach in Minnesota during the 2026-27 school year.

The nomination deadline is Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Timeline

  • Aug. 27, 2025: Nomination period opens.
  • Nov. 1, 2025: Nomination period closes. Nomination forms must be on file in the state program office.
  • January 2026: Completed candidate materials must be submitted electronically to the state program office.
  • February 2026: Semifinalists are selected.
  • March 2026: Finalists are selected.
  • May 3, 2026: Recognition banquet. All candidates are acknowledged and the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year is announced.

Form

Complete the form below to nominate someone to be considered for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2025.

Who would you like to nominate for Minnesota Teacher of the Year?

Please type their contact information carefully.
Teacher's name(Required)
School address(Required)

Your contact information

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