The Arlington Diocese Distinguished Teachers of the Year Award Program

"Those who work in our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Arlington understand their work is not just a career opportunity — it is a vocation, a response to God's call to teach and evangelize our youth..."
Bishop Paul S. Loverde

Background

The Arlington Diocese Distinguished Teachers of the Year Award Program has been established by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia (CBN-NV), BB&T Bank, and the Arlington Diocese School Advisory Board to honor dedicated Pre-K to Twelfth Grade teachers in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Arlington whose accomplishments and talents have made an extraordinary impact on students, colleagues, and the school community. These awards recognize teachers who consistently and in extraordinary ways evidence exemplary teaching, a Christian and caring attitude, and dedication to their school communities.

Eligibility

Nominees must be teachers who:

are employed by a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington
meet the Diocesan requirements to teach high school, elementary school, or preschool in the Arlington Diocese
have taught in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington for at least 3 years and
satisfy the established nomination criteria.

MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCESS INCLUDING NOMINATION FORMS AND SELECTION CRITERIA CAN BE OBTAINED VIA THIS LINK.