How to Support Your Teachers

Nominate
Anyone may nominate an outstanding K-12 teacher in Los Angeles or Riverside County.
Vote
You can vote once per day per teacher, so make sure you come back every day to support your favorite teachers.
Share
Want to make sure your teachers get the support they deserve? Share this contest with your friends, your school, and on your social media. The more you share, the more votes your teacher will get.

How to Participate

Nominate
Nominations stay open for the entire contest. Between now and the end of the day on March 30, 2027, anyone in California can nominate a deserving K-12 teacher in Los Angeles or Riverside County by completing the nomination form on this page, right up until the last day.
Vote
Voting is open the whole time. As soon as a nominated teacher appears on this page, you can vote for them once per day, right up until the end of the day on March 30, 2027.
Results
Once we tally up the votes, the prizes listed below will be distributed to the winners to honor all the hard work they've done and the young lives they've touched. We will announce the winners on April 6, 2027.
* Please note that it may take up to 48 hours after a nomination is received for a nominee to appear on the voting list.
First Place
$1,000
Second Place
$500
Third Place
$100
* Prizes are awarded on final vote counts at the close of voting. Winners do not need to be present to receive a prize.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I nominate more than one teacher?
Yes.
Can I vote more than once?
You may vote once per day for each teacher, every day until the contest closes on March 30, 2027.
What teachers are eligible?

Any current K-12 public or private school teacher who teaches in Los Angeles County or Riverside County.

  • Eligible: TK (Transitional Kindergarten) teachers.
  • Not eligible: Pre-school teachers, teacher's aides, paraeducators, and retired teachers.
Who can nominate teachers?
Anyone can nominate a teacher. Current students, former students, parents, other teachers, administrators, or members of the community. Your name and email address are required to nominate but will remain anonymous.
Who can vote for a teacher?
Anyone can vote for a teacher.
When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced on April 6, 2027. You do not need to be present to win, and we will reach out directly to arrange each prize.
How can I get more people to vote for my favorite teacher?
You can show your support for your favorite teacher by sharing the contest on your social media, and by asking friends and family to vote.
Below is a list of all the teachers that have been nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Contest. You can use the search bar to see if your teacher has already been nominated. If not, please fill out the form below. Nominations and voting both stay open through March 30, 2027.

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