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Champions of Learning Awards

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Champions of Learning Awards

Program Overview
Annual awards program celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that create or support outstanding learning experiences for students in Western Pennsylvania.

Award Categories

  • The Arts

  • Business Partnerships

  • Classroom Teaching

  • Community Partnerships/Community Outreach

  • Leadership

  • Volunteerism

  • Special Tribute (annual recognition of lifetime contributions)

    • Geographic Scope

  • Western Pennsylvania region

  • Past nominations from 24 school districts in seven counties (as of 2017)

  • Primarily Allegheny County and surrounding areas

    • Eligibility

  • Individuals (educators, volunteers, community members)

  • Organizations (nonprofits, arts organizations, community partners)

  • Businesses and companies

  • Must create or support outstanding learning experiences for K-12 students

    • Selection Process

  • Selection committees in each category review nominations

  • Finalists announced in January

  • Winners announced at annual awards celebration (typically April)

  • Celebration event held at Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

    • Contact Information

  • The Consortium for Public Education

  • Phone: 412-678-9215

  • Email: info@tcfpe.org

    • How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    Nomination Deadline: Typically mid-November (e.g., November 15 for 2018 awards)

    How to Nominate
    1. Submit nomination via online application form on consortium website
    2. Nominations accepted for six categories: Arts, Business Partnerships, Community Partnerships, Leadership, Teaching, and Volunteerism

    Required Information

  • Nominee name and organization/affiliation

  • Category for nomination

  • Detailed description of accomplishments and contributions to student learning

  • Contact information for nominator

    • Selection Timeline

  • Nominations accepted September-November

  • Finalists announced in January

  • Award celebration and winner announcement in April

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