Cash prizes available for local teachers

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose is to recognize educators K-12 who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs that are serving to improve and promote education. The deadline for submitting nominations and applications is Sunday, March 31. There will be awards for public and private elementary, middle and high schools in the East Dallas area. A total of six awards will be presented. Each recipient will receive a $250 cash prize and each school represented will receive $250 as well. The awards will be presented at a cocktail reception on Wednesday, April 17 at St. John’s Episcopal School located at 848 Harter Road. Visit eastdallaschamber.com to nominate a favorite teacher today. — Deborah Brown