Celebrating Teachers: Final Week to Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty aims to recognize teachers who lead with passion and inspire others with its 11^th annual award program

GREENVILLE, Wis., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for education from birth to grade 12, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with its 11^th annual Crystal Apple Awards. If you know an educator who embodies inspiration, leadership, and passion, act fast—nominations for the award program close in one week on Monday, March 10.

Each year, students, parents, administrators, and fellow teachers nominate teachers who, like last year's inspiring finalists and winners, go above and beyond to touch the lives of students every day. This year, School Specialty is expanding its award program to 16 finalists from the nominees and five winners who are then selected by public vote.

Crystal Apple Finalists receive a $100 School Specialty merchandise certificate for themselves and an additional $100 certificate for their school. This year's winners will each receive a personalized trophy and a $500 gift certificate from School Specialty for themselves, as well as a $250 School Specialty gift certificate for their school.

"School Specialty is privileged to support the incredible educators who work tirelessly for their students," said Dr. Sue Ann Highland, National Education Strategist at School Specialty. "We understand that while teachers are dedicated to shaping young minds, they often struggle to access the resources they need. The Crystal Apple Award is our way of honoring their hard work and providing them with the tools to bring their classroom aspirations to life."

Anyone can nominate their favorite educator until March 10, 2025, at https://www.schoolspecialty.com/crystal-apple. Public voting on nominees will be open from April 7 to 13, 2025, and the winners will be announced on April 22.

About School Specialty, LLC
With a 60-year legacy, School Specialty is a leading provider of comprehensive learning environment solutions for the pre-K–12 education marketplace in the U.S. and Canada. This includes essential classroom supplies, furniture and design services, educational technology, sensory spaces featuring Snoezelen®, science curriculum, learning resources, professional development, and more. School Specialty believes every student can flourish in an environment where they are engaged and inspired to learn and grow. In support of this vision to transform more than classrooms, the company applies its unmatched team of subject-matter experts and designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad assortment of name-brand and proprietary products. For more information, go to SchoolSpecialty.com.

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