May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, so we want to make it a memorable one for all the teachers who worked so hard during the past school year!

Do you know a K-12 teacher who has made a positive impact on your life, the life of your child, or the students in your community? Show them you care by nominating them for our 2024 Wells Call Outstanding Teacher Contest. They’ll have a chance to win up to $5,000 from Wells Call Injury Lawyers.

All teachers from the following counties are eligible: Solano, Napa, Yolo, Contra Costa.

All teachers nominated will be given an outstanding teacher certificate regardless of how many votes they receive. When voting begins, you can vote once per day.

That’s not all. The school that receives the most votes for its teachers will receive a $2,000 check!

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Between Now and noon on April 21st, anyone in California can nominate a deserving K-12 teacher by completing the nomination form on our website.

Submit your favorite teacher to the contest by April 21st at noon, and then cast your vote for any of the nominated teachers listed on our website. Voting ends on April 28th at noon PST.

Once we tally up the votes, the prizes as listed below will be distributed to the winners to honor all the hard work they’ve done and young lives they’ve touched. The school that receives the most votes for its teachers will also get a $2,000 check.

*Please note that it may take up to 48 hours after a nomination is received for a nominee to appear on our voting page.

Top Teacher $5,000
Top 5 Teachers $500
Top 6 - 10 Teachers $250
Top 50 Teachers Swag Bag & Gift Card
All Teachers Nominated Certificate of Appreciation / Weekend Getaway*
Top School with Highest # of Teacher Votes $2,000

*All nominees entered into a drawing to win a weekend getaway (location options: Napa, Tahoe, or another destination to be decided).

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Contest Overview

  • Month: May (National Teacher Appreciation Month)
  • Objective: Celebrating teachers’ hard work during the past school year.

Nomination and Prizes

  • Description: Nominating K-12 teachers who have made a positive impact.
  • Prizes: Detailed above.

Additional Rewards

  • Certificates: All nominated teachers receive an outstanding teacher certificate.
  • School Prize: $2,000 for the school with the most votes for its teachers.

Can I nominate more than one teacher?

Yes

Can I vote more than once?

You may vote once per day.

What teachers are eligible?

Any K-12 public or private school teacher who teaches in the following counties: Solano, Napa, Yolo, and Contra Costa.

Who can nominate teachers?

Anyone can nominate a teacher. Current students, former students, parents, other teachers, administrators, or members of the community. Your name and email address are required to nominate but will remain anonymous.

Who can vote for a teacher?

Anyone can vote for a teacher.

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced on Teacher Appreciation day on May 7, 2024.

Who is eligible for the drawing for a weekend getaway?

Any teacher who receives a nomination will be automatically entered into a drawing for the weekend getaway.

How can I get more people to vote for my favorite teacher?

You can show your support for your favorite teacher by sharing the contest on your social media, and by asking friends and family to vote.

Below is a list of all the teachers that have been nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Contest. You can use the search bar to see if your teacher has already been nominated. If not, please fill out the form below.

Julie Lewis 4th Fairview Elementary Vote Julie Lewis Julie Lewis is an exceptional teacher. She has a motto in her class which I absolutely love. If a student is struggling with something, she has them say "I don't know how to.. YET!" (i.e. "I don't know how to do multiplication... YET!") Meaning there is always room to learn and be better. She really cares about her students and works hard with them to make sure that they succeed. Vote for Julie Lewis Thanks for voting, come back in 24 hours and vote again!
Scott Miller 9-12 Band Rodriguez High School Vote Scott Miller So many years of dedication and excellence. Vote for Scott Miller Thanks for voting, come back in 24 hours and vote again!
Ronald Berkson 3rd K.I. Jones Vote Ronald Berkson Mr. Berkson makes learning so much fun for his students, and he helps them achieve high expectations. He inspires them to be curious about the world around them. He is a gifted teacher who really cares about his studens. Vote for Ronald Berkson Thanks for voting, come back in 24 hours and vote again!
Dustin Cloud History Green Valley Middle School Vote Dustin Cloud Mr. Cloud is my daughter's favorite teacher, and he makes learning fun for all of his students. He has high expectations for them, but he is also very understanding of what it's like to be a middle school student. He really encourages his students to look at all sides of an issue and never advocates his own viewpoint. Vote for Dustin Cloud Thanks for voting, come back in 24 hours and vote again!
Christopher Mears K-1 Oakbrook Elementary Vote Christopher Mears Chris is a very dedicated teacher who is always looking for out for his students' best interest. He teaches Special Education which is not something that anyone can do. It takes a person who is patient, kind, caring and understands that these kids need extra help and attention. He does it all while always staying positive. Vote for Christopher Mears Thanks for voting, come back in 24 hours and vote again!