Each year three
exceptional teachers are
recognized by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) for their
outstanding commitment
to teach Americanism and
patriotism to their
students. The VFW
annually recognizes the
nation’s top classroom
elementary, junior high
and high school teachers
who teach citizenship
education topics—at
least half of the school
day in a classroom
environment—and promote
America’s history,
traditions and
institutions
effectively.
The VFW’s National
Citizenship Education
Teacher Awards (Teacher
of the Year) include the
following items:
• A $1,000 award to the
top K-5, 6-8 and 9-12
grade teachers for
professional development
expenses.
• A $1,000 award for
each winning teacher’s
school.
• Plaques for both the
winning teacher and
school.
• An all-expenses-paid
trip to attend a VFW
conference and receive
their award.
