The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards were created to celebrate and recognize the contributions of public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards is the largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation. H-E-B awards more than $500,000 in cash prizes to deserving teachers, principals and school districts.
Teaching Awards
Rising Star Award - Less than 10 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $5,000 cash prize plus a $5,000 grant for his/her school.
Leadership Award - 10 to 20 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $10,000 grant for his/her school.
Lifetime Achievement Award - More than 20 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $25,000 cash prize plus a $25,000 grant for his/her school.
In addition, 30 regional finalists will be awarded $1,000 each plus $1,000 for their schools.
Apply online or download a teacher application. Deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. When applying online, you'll redirect to ScholarSelect.com to submit your application.
Principal Awards
One elementary school and one secondary school principal will each receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $25,000 grant for each of their schools. A total of 10 regional finalists will be awarded $1,000 each plus $2,500 for their schools.
Apply online or download a principal application. Deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. When applying online, you'll redirect to ScholarSelect.com to submit your application.
District Award
One large school district (4A & 5A) will receive $100,000 and one small school district (1A, 2A & 3A) will receive $50,000. In addition, five regional large district finalists will be awarded $5,000 each and three regional small district finalists will be awarded $2,500 each
Apply online or download a school district application. Deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. When applying online, you'll redirect to ScholarSelect.com to submit your application.
More than $500,000 in cash prizes
The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are judged in cooperation with The Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.
Previous Winners
2010 Excellence in Education Award Winners<br /><table border="1" cellPadding="3" cellSpacing="0"><tbody><tr><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Rising Star Elementary Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Rebecca Peters<br />Laurel Mountain Elementary <br />Austin</p>This award recognizes teachers with less than 10 years of experience. The two winning teachers each received a $5,000 check for themselves and a $5,000 grant for their schools.</td></tr><tr><td class="text"><div align="center"></div></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Rising Star Secondary Category Winner </strong><br /><br />Kathryn Pabst<br />Lovejoy High School<br />Lucas</p>This award recognizes teachers with less than 10 years of experience. The two winning teachers each received a $5,000 check for themselves and a $5,000 grant for their schools.</td></tr><tr><td><div align="center"></div></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Leadership Elementary Category Winner </strong><br /><br />Leda Smith<br />G.W. Robinson Elementary<br />Seabrook</p>This award honors teachers with 10 to 20 years in the classroom. The two winning teachers each received a $10,000 check for themselves and a $10,000 grant for their school. </td></tr><tr><td><div align="center"></div></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Leadership Secondary Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Cissy Smith<br />Marvin Baker Middle School<br />Corpus Christi</p>This award honors teachers with 10 to 20 years in the classroom. The two winning teachers each received a $10,000 check for themselves and a $10,000 grant for their school. </td></tr><tr><td></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Lifetime Achievement Elementary Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Candy Ellard<br />Dorinda Pillow Elementary<br />Austin</p>This award salutes teachers with more than 20 years of experience. The two winning teachers each receive $25,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their school.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Lifetime Achievement Secondary Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Dr. Timothy Daponte<br />John H. Reagan High School <br />Houston</p>This award salutes teachers with more than 20 years of experience. The two winning teachers each receive $25,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their school.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Elementary School Principal Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Sherry Stout<br />A.X. Benavides Elementary<br />Brownsville</p>Stout, the winner in this category, received $10,000 in cash for herself and a $25,000 grant for her school. </td></tr><tr><td></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Secondary School Principal Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Alma Cardenas-Rubio<br />Besteiro Middle School <br />Brownsville</p>Cardenas-Rubio, the winner in this category, received $10,000 in cash for herself and a $25,000 grant for her school.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Large School District Category Winner</strong> <br /><br />North East Independent School District, San Antonio<br />Superintendent: Dr. Richard Middleton<br /><br />As the winning large school district, North East Independent School District received a $100,000 cash prize.</p></td></tr><tr><td></td><td vAlign="top" class="text"><p><strong>Small School District Category Winner</strong><br /><br />Lovejoy Independent School District, Allen<br />Superintendent: Mr. Ted Moore<br /><br />As the winning small school district, Lovejoy Independent School District received a $50,000 cash prize.</p><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
