Key Facts
What You Need to Know to Apply
YOU CAN BE ONE OF
3
Grand Prize Winners
of $100,000 each
15
Prize Winners
of $50,000 each
…and join a growing, supportive community
of prizewinning teachers.
YOU MUST BE
a public high school skilled trades teacher applying solo or as part of a team of up to three teachers.
Agriculture Mechanics
156 agricultural mechanics teachers applied in 2019
Carpentry
292 carpentry teachers applied in 2019
Construction
299 construction teachers applied in 2019
Electrical
75 electrical teachers applied in 2019
HVAC
72 HVAC teachers applied in 2019
Manufacturing
258 manufacturing teachers applied in 2019
Plumbing
126 plumbing teachers applied in 2019
Transportation Mechanics
240 transportation mechanics and repairs teachers applied in 2019
Welding
319 welding teachers applied in 2019
JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR
Strong Evidence of
Past Teaching Success
and Future Innovation
Thoughtful and
In-Depth Application
Positive Data
and Results
Inspirational
Storytelling
Active Engagement with Learning Modules
Passion. Creativity. Leadership.