NHCSS Awards

The New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies (NHCSS) strives to promote social studies education in New Hampshire. Teacher support and recognition are a large part of this mission. To that end, NHCSS has established the following annual awards:

• The NHCSS Teacher of the Year Award
• The Kristi Alvarez Geospatial Educator Memorial Award
• The Mary Susan Leahy Civics Educator Award

We also collaborate with the NH chapter of the Gilder Lehrman Institute to recognize the NH History Teacher of the Year. The GLI offers this award to exceptional K-12 educators of American History. Nominate an exceptional teacher on their website.

NHCSS Grants

The New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies (NHCSS) strives to advance social studies education in New Hampshire. Advancing curriculum and improving instruction are an important part of that mission. To that end, NHCSS has established the following grants available to certain applicants subject to available funds:

• The NHCSS Professional Development Grant
• The Gwen Beane Mini-Grant for Educators