2025 AEF® Arizona Teacher of the Year® Nominations are now open until May 20, 2024!
Do you know an AMAZING Arizona teacher?! Take time to nominate a teacher today for the Arizona Educational Foundation's (AEF®) Arizona Teacher of the Year program, presented by Desert Financial Credit Union, is the highest state-level award an Arizona public school teacher can receive. The AEF Teacher of the Year program annually honors fifteen exceptionally skilled, dedicated public school teachers.
“Being the 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year brings me immense pride and has amplified my love for teaching,” said Efrain Casillas, 2024 AEF® Arizona Teacher of the Year. “From getting to explore Google’s headquarters, to connecting with my 2024 Teacher of the Year peers at various events, I am grateful for the anonymous nomination that opened the door to so many new opportunities for myself and my students.”
NOMINATION PROCESS & WHO MAY NOMINATE: Teachers may self-nominate, be nominated by a student, co-worker, administrator, school or district committee, friend or family member.
DEADLINE: Complete the form below to nominate an eligible teacher for the 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year Award. Nominations must be completed online on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 20th, 2024 by 5 p.m.
*Note: Submitting several nominations for the same teacher does NOT give them an advantage. Teachers nominated must still submit the Teacher of the Year application and meet all eligibility requirements in order to be considered.