How To Nominate Exceptional Teachers In Montana For 2025

Montana's teachers who go above and beyond in motivating, helping, and guiding in the classroom are being called to be honored for their diligence and commitment. Now accepting nominations, the Montana Teacher of the Year Program has a June 13, 2025 deadline.

Emphasizing the value of acknowledging unique qualities and abilities in every classroom, this esteemed program honors educators who have had a significant impact on their students and their communities.

The TOY Program honors teachers who show extraordinary classroom inventiveness, therefore promoting student success by acknowledging the different reality of Montana's particular educational scene. The award also provides educators with a platform to grow as leaders, thereby creating opportunities for them to become local, state, or even national ambassadors.

Why Nominate?

The TOY Program goes much beyond awards. It's about respecting the teachers who not only provide first-rate instruction but also powerful leaders determining the direction of education. Nominating an educator for this award will serve to magnify the influence of educators who support student success, inspire classroom innovation, and establish relationships between colleges and local communities.

Teachers all throughout Montana who regularly show commitment, ingenuity, and a capacity to fit the always changing educational scene are eligible for nominations. Great teachers deserve accolades, whether that means supporting particular student strengths, creating inclusive learning environments, or discovering fresh approaches to include kids in the classroom.

Significant Dates to Remember

May 9, 2025 – Nomination and application window opens

June 13, 2025 – Deadline for submitting nominations.

July 1, 2025: Deadline for applications for those named.

July–August 2025: Approved by committees

Middle of September 2025: Finalists chosen

Mid-September 2025: Montana Teacher of the Year selected after state committee finalists' interviews

Application for the National Teacher of the Year sent to the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in October or November 2025

The Montana Teacher of the Year Program not only celebrates teachers but also improves the industry by appreciating the extraordinary efforts of educators.