Nomination Period Opens for the 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

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Nov 10, 2023, 14:21 ET

Online submission forms nominating local teachers, as well as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook video submissions, to be accepted through January 15, 2024

EXTON, Pa., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Credit Union announced today the nomination period for its annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program has officially begun and will remain open through January 15, 2024.

The program honors local teachers throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Meet the Winners of the 2023 Citadel Heart of Learning Awards and visit CitadelBanking.com/Nominate to submit an outstanding teacher in your life.

The nomination period is now open for the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards! Hear from last year's winners on what it means for teachers to be recognized and honored, then visit CitadelBanking.com/Nominate to submit an outstanding teacher in your life.

Previous winner Dante Coles, Malvern Preparatory School, at the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards ceremony at The Mann Center in Philadelphia

Previous winner Gianna Lozzi, in her classroom at George Washington High School, The School District of Philadelphia

Previous winner Shawntae Brabham, Disston Elementary, at the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards ceremony at The Mann Center in Philadelphia

Citadel Heart of Learning Award - a prestigious Greater Philadelphia teaching excellence award offered by Citadel Credit Union. (PRNewsfoto/Citadel Credit Union)

Nominations are accepted at CitadelBanking.com/Nominate. Posters will be provided in schools across the area with QR codes directly linking to the form. In addition to a written nomination form, Citadel will accept video nominations on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook, tagging @citadelcreditunion on TikTok or @CitadelBanking on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #CitadelHeartofLearning.

Winners will be announced in May 2024 and will receive a total of $60,000 in grants and awards, along with a heart-shaped, glass-blown trophy.

"Recognizing and celebrating educators who make a difference in the lives of young people throughout the Greater Philadelphia area is an honor for us all at Citadel," said Bill Brown, President & CEO, Citadel Credit Union. "Citadel's commitment to the community is one of the values that brought me to the organization, and we are thrilled and humbled to give back to these impactful individuals year after year."

The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is one of Citadel's longest standing initiatives, officially founded 23 years ago in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to acknowledge local teachers who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom. Throughout the program's history, over 400 teachers have received this prestigious award out of thousands of nominations received each year.

"It's great to see administrators and entire schools get involved to rally around their teachers," said Mike Schnably, Co-Founder, Citadel Heart of Learning Awards. "We have so many amazing educators, schools, and districts here in Southeast PA, and we'd like to give them a reason to celebrate."

Complete eligibility information and details can be found at CitadelBanking.com/Nominate.

About Citadel Credit Union
Citadel Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that provides banking, investments, and insurance services to more than 255,000 members. At over $5.7 billion in assets, it is one of the Greater Philadelphia area's largest credit unions, proudly serving residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Citadel is recognized as a 2023 Fortune Recommends Best Credit Union, Forbes 2022 Best-in-State Credit Union, and a certified 2022 Great Place to Work. For more information, visit CitadelBanking.com.

SOURCE Citadel Credit Union