Nominations for the NHCSS Teacher of the Year are due by March 15th of each year. The NHCSS Teacher of the Year will be awarded:
A one-year membership to NHCSS
A cash award
Recognition at the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Program (known as the "EDies")
Recognition at the annual NHCSS Conference in the fall
Nominees for the NHCSS Teacher of the Year should…
Demonstrate the ability of help young people understand the importance of the social studies
Participate in social studies-related activities in the life of the school community
Have a record of involvement and achievement as a social studies professional beyond the individual's own classroom and school
Must currently teach K-12 social studies in New Hampshire.