2026 Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Each year, the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC's Excellence in Education Committee proudly presents the Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards. This award is designated to honor five educators in the Bismarck-Mandan area for their accomplishments in the teaching field in the following categories: Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education. Please answer the the following questions to the best of your ability in three to five sentences, as nomination forms will be used in judging and deciding of the 2026 Outstanding Teachers of the Year!

If a student is wanting to nominate their teacher but is unable to fill out the below form, have them answer the same questions in a video, letter, or picture format and submit at the end of the form! To bypass the required explanation questions, type "SEE ATTACHED" in each of the submission boxes.

** Prior winners of this award will not be eligible again **

Name of Nominee:*

First NameLast Name

Nominee E-mail:*

example@example.com

Grade Level Teaching:*

School Name:*

Explain in 3-5 sentences why this nominee is an OUTSTANDING educator:*

The teacher you are nominating should be outstanding in the ways in which he/she motivates students, prepares for class, communicates, helps students both in and out of class, challenges students, and demonstrates respect for students.0/500

How does this teacher demonstrate innovative teaching practices and dedication to student success?*

The teacher you are nominating should be outstanding in the ways in which he/she motivates students, prepares for class, communicates, helps students both in and out of class, challenges students, and demonstrates respect for students.0/500

How does this teacher build positive relationships with students and colleagues?*

The teacher you are nominating should be outstanding in the ways in which he/she motivates students, prepares for class, communicates, helps students both in and out of class, challenges students, and demonstrates respect for students.0/500

Describe in 3-5 sentences a specific situation or experience in which this teacher's actions or words influenced a student's life or learning journey.*

0/500

Nominator Name:*

First NameLast Name

Nominator E-mail:*

example@example.com

Attach a video, letter, or picture as a nomination for the teacher of your choice below:

*NOT REQUIRED - This section is for those that would rather submit a video or letter answering the three questions above. You may also upload photos of your nominee in their classroom/school with their students in this section. (To bypass the required fields and submit your nomination by video or letter instead, please enter “See Attached” in the text boxes above.)