Judy Weston Peer Inspiration Award Nominations 2025

The Peer Inspiration Award, will be given to one teacher who exhibits exceptional dedication to uplifting and motivating fellow teachers. The award will honor an educator who serves as a mentor, role model or source of inspiration; who shares wisdom or best practices; and who leads by example and fosters a culture of growth. Teaching is a demanding profession, and this award celebrates an educator who exemplifies the spirit of collaboration, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to elevating excellence among their colleagues and in their school.

The recipient of the Peer Inspiration Award will receive a cash award of $2000 and will be celebrated at a public event on June 9, 2026.

All nominations are due by Sunday, April 5, 2026, at midnight.

The nomination form will ask you to share your personal experiences with how this teacher:
- Fosters a collaborative and supportive educational community
- Champions a culture of growth and innovation
- Demonstrates effective teaching practices
- Demonstrates passion and dedication
Help the reviewers see what you see! Provide specific examples and enough information to illustrate how this teacher meets the criteria and deserves recognition for inspiring other teachers.

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Your name*

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Briefly describe how you know the nominee. Please include the context (e.g., teach/have taught at the same school, have a shared subject area, interacted at a PD experience) and how long you have known the nominee professionally.

Why should this teacher receive the Peer Inspiration Award?
An experienced teacher can inspire other teachers in many different ways. The Peer Inspiration Award is awarded based on the following criteria:

Fosters a collaborative and supportive educational community by:
- Sharing knowledge and expertise
- Mentoring less experienced teachers
- Providing insights and practical strategies to colleagues
- Fostering a culture of recognition and appreciation among colleagues
- Fostering a collaborative and positive school culture by promoting teamwork and mutual support among teachers
Champions a culture of growth and innovation by:
- Advocating for and sharing professional development opportunities
- Embracing innovative teaching practices
- Exhibiting a growth mindset
- Fostering a growth mindset among educators
Demonstrates effective teaching practices by:
- Modeling exemplary teaching methods and classroom engagement techniques
- Centering student well-being and academic success
- Using strategies and approaches that address individual student needs
Demonstrates passion and dedication by:
- Exhibiting a genuine passion for teaching and a dedication to the success of each student
- Embodying a positive attitude and resilience in the face of challenges
Please read before continuing:
On the next page, you will be asked to share how your nominee has inspired you, guided by the above criteria. You can save progress and return to this form.

Please provide specific examples and enough information to illustrate how this teacher meets the criteria and deserves recognition for inspiring other teachers. Help the reviewers see what you see!

Please note that all text fields have a limit of 500 characters.

Your nomination
This teacher fosters a collaborative and supportive educational community by:
- Sharing knowledge and expertise
- Mentoring less experienced teachers
- Providing insights and practical strategies to colleagues
- Fostering a culture of recognition and appreciation among colleagues
- Fostering a collaborative and positive school culture by promoting teamwork and mutual support among teachers
How does this teacher meet this criteria?*

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This teacher champions a culture of growth and innovation by:
- Advocating for and sharing professional development opportunities
- Embracing innovative teaching practices
- Exhibiting a growth mindset
- Fostering a growth mindset among educators
How does this teacher meet this criteria?*

0/2500
This teacher demonstrates effective teaching practices by:
- Modeling exemplary teaching methods and classroom engagement techniques
- Centering student well-being and academic success
- Using strategies and approaches that address individual student needs
How does this teacher meet this criteria?*

0/2500
This teacher demonstrates passion and dedication by:
- Exhibiting a genuine passion for teaching and a dedication to the success of each student
- Embodying a positive attitude and resilience in the face of challenges
How does this teacher meet this criteria?*

0/2500

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The nomination form will ask you to share your personal experiences with how this teacher:

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Who are you nominating?

Why should this teacher receive the Peer Inspiration Award?

Fosters a collaborative and supportive educational community by:

Champions a culture of growth and innovation by:

Demonstrates effective teaching practices by:

Demonstrates passion and dedication by:

Please read before continuing:

On the next page, you will be asked to share how your nominee has inspired you, guided by the above criteria. You can save progress and return to this form.

Please provide specific examples and enough information to illustrate how this teacher meets the criteria and deserves recognition for inspiring other teachers. Help the reviewers see what you see!

Please note that all text fields have a limit of 500 characters.

Your nomination

This teacher fosters a collaborative and supportive educational community by:

This teacher champions a culture of growth and innovation by:

This teacher demonstrates effective teaching practices by:

This teacher demonstrates passion and dedication by:

Please submit your nomination