The deadline to nominate individuals for the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year is March 7th.
Anyone, including fellow educator colleagues, administrators, students and their parents, association or organization members and other community partners, can submit a nomination form, for an exceptional K-12 teacher who is making an impact in an Iowa school.
Nominees must be a career teacher who holds a valid Iowa teaching license and is currently employed by a public school district or accredited non-public school in Iowa.
More information can be found below:
