Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Program

Posted by on October 17, 2010

Kennedy Center Launches Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Program
Deadline: December 15, 2010

The Kennedy Center has announced the establishment of the Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards to spotlight some of the United States’ most inspirational teachers and recognize them for their contributions. The awards were created in honor of Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday and were initiated and funded through the support of Freddie and Myrna Gershon.

Each year, the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards will solicit nominations from the general public and notable public figures, providing the opportunity to submit stories about teachers and professors who made a significant difference in their lives.

On March 22, Stephen Sondheim’s birthday, a select number of these teachers will each receive the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award, a cash award of $10,000 each in appreciation for their contributions to the field of teaching. Awardees will also be showcased, along with the people they inspired, on the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards web site.

Nominators must be at least 18 years of age, and must have been the nominee’s student. No nominations by peers, parents of students, etc. will be accepted.

Nominees must be legal residents of the United States and must teach or have taught in a K-12 school, college, or university in the United States. Teachers of all grade levels and subject areas are eligible for nomination.

Visit the Kennedy Center Web site for complete program guidelines.

http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/awards/sondheim/