Teacher Of the Year and Superintendent Of the Year awards were first introduced in 2007 by Dr. Don Rogers. Teacher Of the Year is highlighted as the keynote speaker at the Awards Lunch during the TREA Annual Conference.

Of The Year Winners & Finalists

2026 Teacher of The Year   2026 Teacher of the Year Finalists

2026 Counselor of The Year   2026 Counselor of The Year Finalists

2026 Paraprofessional of The Year   2026 Paraprofessional of The Year Finalists

2026 Principal of The Year   2026 Principal of The Year

2026 Superintendent of The Year   2026 Superintendent of The Year Finalists 

2026 School Board of The Year   2026 School Board of The Year Finalists

 

Distinguished Service Award & Rural Impact Award

2026 Distinguished Service Award & Rural Impact Award

                                                 2026 Distinguished Service Award - Drew Darby   2026 Rural Impact Award Recipient - Patti Everitt
    Distinguished Service Award Recipient - State Representative Drew Darby and Rural Impact Award Recipient - Patti Everitt

 

School Board Of The Year Superintendent Of The Year Principal Of The Year
Paraprofessional Of The Year Teacher Of The Year Counselor Of The Year
AWARD CATEGORIES
Paraprofessional Of The Year

Teacher Of The Year
Counselor Of The Year
Principal Of The Year
Superintendent Of The Year
School Board Of The Year
KEY DETAILS
Nominations Open: November 17, 2025
Deadline for 2026 Nominations has passed
Eligibility: Nominee must be employed by a TREA member district
Recognition: Presented during the 2026 TREA Annual Conference
Prize: $1,500 stipend for each recipient*
*Superintendent and School Board awards provide the $1,500 stipend directly to the school district.

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