The Voices of InspirationSM Award was created by Freedom Credit Union and the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit to recognize and reward teachers throughout Montgomery County. Initiated in 2007, the Award honors exceptional educators and their commitment to students, families, and the community as a whole. Last year, the enthusiasm of the participating schools and communities set a strong foundation for the Voices of Inspiration Award, helping make it a great success and allowing us to pay tribute to teachers for years to come. Click here to read about the 2007 Voices of Inspiration Award.
Nominations, based on an individual’s contributions or performance during that school year, or for cumulative efforts over many years, may be submitted by any of the following people: students, parents, co-workers, administrators, or school employees. The nominee should clearly demonstrate an extraordinary dedication to teaching young people, while exhibiting the qualities that represent a truly inspirational educator. Click here for complete details and contest guidelines. (Nominations for the 2009 Voices of Inspiration Award will open in the fall of 2008.)
Twenty-three finalists, one teacher from each of the 21 Montgomery County public school districts, one teacher from the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit and one teacher from a Montgomery County non-public school, will receive $500 and be recognized at Freedom’s Voices of Inspiration Award banquet. From these 23 finalists, three winners (one high school, one middle school and one elementary school teacher) will be awarded with Freedom’s Voices of Inspiration Award and an additional $1,500.
The three schools (one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school) in Montgomery County with the most nominations will win a cash prize for their school to use for any educational purpose. The school with the most nominations will receive $1,000. The two runners up will each receive $500.
For all inquiries please contact Cyndi Cohen, Marketing Coordinator, at voiawards@freedomcu.org or by phone at 215-612-5931.
