2026 Teacher of the year nomination
Celebrate the teacher of the year at the Teacher Freedom Summit!
The Teacher Freedom Alliance is proud to honor educators who exemplify our mission of cultivating free, moral, and upright American citizens.
This year, we’re awarding $10,000 to one outstanding teacher who has made a meaningful and lasting impact in their school and community — and $1,000 each to three deserving runners-up.
Does your work reflect these values? Do you know an educator who does? We invite you to apply or nominate someone who is shaping the next generation of principled Americans.
The winner and runners-up will be announced live at the Teacher Freedom Summit, July 14–16 in Dallas, TX. Don’t miss your chance to be recognized!
Important dates
- Nomination Deadline: Friday June 12, 2026
- Voting begins: Friday June 12, 2026
- Voting closes: Friday June 26, 2026
- Winners Announced at The Summit
Nomination Criteria
- You must be a TFA Member to nominate
- K-12 Public-School teacher in United States
- You can nominate yourself or a colleague you think exemplifies the Teacher Freedom Alliance mission in the classroom, showing a commitment every day to develop free, moral, and upright American citizens.
- Once TFA has selected the finalists, we will open up voting to teachers: only fellow educators can vote. The teachers with the most amount of their fellow-educators’ votes will win.
- Not a TFA Member Yet?
How to nominate
Complete the nomination form below.
Share a brief essay (300-500 words) describing why your nominee deserves this recognition. Include specific examples of their impact and dedication.
*You must be a TFA Member to nominate
- July 14-16 2026
- Sheraton Dallas Hotel • Dallas, Tx
Registration for the 2026 Teacher Freedom Summit Is Now Open!
The biggest gathering of freedom-minded teachers, parents, and education patriots is happening again — and this year is going to be our most powerful Summit to date.
For three days in Dallas, we’re bringing together people who are ready to take back America’s classrooms, stand up to union politics, and restore truth, morality, and excellence in education. If you’re tired of what’s happening in our schools, you need to be in this room.
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Florida Education Commissioner
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