How much funding does MEF Educator of the Year Award provide?

MEF Educator of the Year Award provides $1,000 per honoree in funding.

When is the deadline for MEF Educator of the Year Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MEF Educator of the Year Award?

Eligible applicants: All school personnel including teachers, administrators, and support staff; Minimum tenure requirement: 3+ years employed at a Signal Mountain school.

How often is MEF Educator of the Year Award offered?

MEF Educator of the Year Award runs on an annual cycle.

MEF Educator of the Year Award

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Funding Amount

$1,000 per honoree

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

All school personnel including teachers, administrators, and support staff
Minimum tenure requirement: 3+ years employed at a Signal Mountain school

Overview

Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Three schools: Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle School, Signal Mountain High School)

Award Type: Recognition and financial award for outstanding educators

Award Details:

Recipients: One educator honored from each of the four schools (4 total awards)
Monetary Award: $1,000 per recipient
- $500 designated for classroom or school-related expenses
- $500 for personal use
Recognition: Themed desktop trophy
Permanent Recognition: Perpetual plaque installed at each school to honor future winners

Eligible Personnel

All school personnel including teachers, administrators, and support staff
Minimum tenure requirement: 3+ years employed at a Signal Mountain school

Selection Criteria

Honorees selected based on demonstration of one or more of the following:

Innovation in the classroom
Passion and creativity
Outstanding commitment and leadership
Community collaboration and unity

Award Background:

Inaugural award held in 2025 (announced February 1, 2025 at Celebration for Education gala)
Inaugural award received 30+ nominations
Now an annual award with permanent plaques at each school

2025 Winners:

Tammy Burns – MEF-Funded Reading Interventionist at Thrasher Elementary
Jessica Matukewicz – 3rd Grade Teacher at Nolan Elementary
Allison Mulloy – Art Teacher at Signal Mountain Middle School
William Greer – German Teacher at Signal Mountain High School

Presentation: Awards presented by MEF Board Chair, each school's principal, and PTA/PTSA president

How to Apply

Nomination Process

The award operates through a nomination system rather than a direct application process.

Key Details:

Who can nominate: Community members (specific nomination process details not provided)
Eligibility: All school personnel employed at a Signal Mountain school for minimum 3 years
Selection: MEF selection committee reviews nominations and selects one winner from each school
Announcement: Winners announced annually at MEF's Celebration for Education gala event

Contact for More Information:
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