Every day, Connecticut educators make a difference in students’ lives, support their colleagues, and strengthen public education. It’s work worth celebrating—and you don’t have to wait for someone else to recognize it.
Apply for the John McCormack CEA Award for Teaching Excellence, or nominate a colleague whose work inspires you!
All CEA members with at least three years of teaching experience are eligible. The application is brief, and the rewards are significant:
- $2,000 honorarium from CEA
- An all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the NEA Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala
- A chance at national recognition and a $25,000 prize. CEA’s winner advances as our nominee for the NEA Member Benefits Award. Five finalists each receive $10,000 and the winner receives $25,000.
If you’re making a difference in your classroom, supporting fellow educators, and finding new ways to help students thrive, don’t count yourself out. Celebrate your impact—or help a colleague get the recognition they deserve!
Application deadline: January 14, 2027.
