Unsung Heroes Awards Program for K-12 educators

Posted by on March 26, 2004

[posted from Public Education Network newsblast]

Unsung Heroes Awards Program

Presented by financial services company ING and managed by Scholarship America, the Unsung Heroes Awards program recognizes kindergarten through 12th-grade educators across the United States for their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to make a positive influence on the children they teach. All K-12 education professionals are eligible for the program. Each year, 100 finalists are selected to receive $2,000 awards. Of the 100 finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards. First Place gets an additional $25,000; 2nd Place gets an additional $10,000; and 3rd Place receives an additional $5,000. The deadline for application is April 30, 2004 and winners will be announced in Fall 2004.

<a href="http://www.ing-usa.com/us/about/connect/education/unsung_heroes.html">http://www.ing-usa.com/us/about/connect/education/unsung_heroes.html</a>