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Honor a Teacher

Local award solicits nominations of Salem and Marblehead teachers

Honor an exceptional teacher! Nominations are currently being accepted for the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award, a fund of the Essex County Community Foundation.

The yearly award honors the contributions of one teacher from the Salem school district and one from the Marblehead district, with each receiving $1000. Teachers, other school employees, parents, students and citizens may nominate a teacher by submitting a detailed letter explaining why the teacher should be honored and sending it to:howardteacheraward@yahoo.com.

Nominations are due by April 10, 2026.

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Nominators should include the teacher’s name, school, and assignment, along with their own contact information (name, email, phone, relationship to teacher) or a nomination form. Honorees are selected by a committee of local educators.

For more information and a nomination form, send an e-mail to howardteacheraward@yahoo.com.

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