The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards were created to celebrate and recognize the contributions of public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards is the largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation. H-E-B awards more than $500,000 in cash prizes to deserving teachers, principals and school districts.

Teaching Awards

• Rising Star Award - Less than 10 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $5,000 cash prize plus a $5,000 grant for his/her school.
• Leadership Award - 10 to 20 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $10,000 grant for his/her school.
• Lifetime Achievement Award - More than 20 years of classroom experience. One elementary and one secondary teacher will each receive a $25,000 cash prize plus a $25,000 grant for his/her school.

In addition, 30 regional finalists will be awarded $1,000 each plus $1,000 for their schools.

Nomimate a teacher for 2010
Deadline December 4, 2009

Apply online or download a teacher application. Deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. When applying online, you'll redirect to ScholarSelect.com to submit your application.

One elementary school and one secondary school principal will each receive a $10,000 cash prize plus a $25,000 grant for each of their schools. A total of 10 regional finalists will be awarded $1,000 each plus $2,500 for their schools.

Nominate a principal for 2010
Deadline December 4, 2009

Apply online or download a principal application. Deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. When applying online, you'll redirect to ScholarSelect.com to submit your application.

One large school district (4A & 5A) will receive $100,000 and one small school district (1A, 2A & 3A) will receive $50,000. In addition, five regional large district finalists will be awarded $5,000 each and three regional small district finalists will be awarded $2,500 each

Nominate a school district for 2010
Deadline December 4, 2009

Apply online or download a school district application. Deadline is Jan. 22, 2010. When applying online, you'll redirect to ScholarSelect.com to submit your application.

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are judged in cooperation with The Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.