"Americanism is an unfailing love of country, loyalty to its institutions and ideas; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty and posterity.”
The Americanism Program:
2023-2024 TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
The VFW will recognize and honor the top Elementary (K-5), Junior High (6-8), and High School
(9-12) teacher of the year, who teaches citizenship and education topics, and promotes America’s history, traditions, and institutions. Attributes considered will be the scope of the teaching on both the students and the community.
Who can submit
Fellow teachers, supervisors, or any other interested individual may submit nominations. Self-submitted nominations are allowed.
The individual making the nomination must submit the nominated teacher’s name on the completed VFW Teacher Nomination Form. Included with the form is a 350 word or less description of why the nominee should be selected. Describe the teacher’s innovative teaching and resource development methods, as well as his/her dedication to teaching. Submit these to the local VFW Post no later than October 31, 2023.
Please review the new rules and eligibility requirements and download the 2023 entry form to nominate a teacher you know. Teacher nomination entries must be received at a local participating VFW Post by the Oct. 31 deadline.