The Gold Star Award for Outstanding Teaching

Nothing is more important to a child's education than a talented and inspiring teacher. Yet those teachers are often overworked, under-appreciated, and under-paid.

To help recognize teachers as the superstars they are, the McElroy Trust, in conjunction with KWWL, honors 10 outstanding teachers each year with the Gold Star Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Winners are selected by a volunteer committee from hundreds of nominations submitted by students, parents, and other teachers. They're honored in a special awards ceremony where they each receive $1,000 in cash and $1,000 for their classroom.

Since the program's inception in 1989, we've rewarded more than 350 awesome teachers in Black Hawk County. Do you know an amazing teacher who deserves to be celebrated? Complete your nomination today!

Winners

Nominations 

Photos