Blind Educator of the Year Award Grant

Blind Educator of the Year Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Federation Of The Blind Inc
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

Overview

Scholarships and Awards The National Federation of the Blind offers several scholarships and awards that honor blind individuals as well as teachers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations whose work benefits the blind community. Blind Educator of the Year Award Recognize a blind educator who strives to guide, uplift, and advocate for their blind students and the needs of blind people. The Blind Educator of the Year Award was established by the National Organization of Blind Educators, a division of the National Federation of the Blind, in 1991 to recognize outstanding blind teachers. Every year, the award pays tribute to a blind teacher whose exceptional classroom performance, notable community service, and uncommon commitment to the NFB merit national recognition. A teacher not only provides information but also guidance, advocacy, and love. The recipient of the Blind Educator of the Year Award must exhibit all of these traits and must advance the cause of blind people in the spirit and philosophy of the NFB. The Award The Blind Educator of the Year Award is presented at the NFB National Convention.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominations should be sent to the committee chairperson, Robin House, via email at robin@mindsrealm.net. Letters of nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the nominee’s current résumé and supporting documentation of community and Federation activity. All nomination materials must be in the hands of the committee chairman by May 1 to be considered for that year’s award.Honorees must be present to receive their award which includes an inscribed plaque and a check for $1,000.