Nominate an outstanding History Day educator or administrator for awards

Know an outstanding History Day educator or administrator? Now is the time to nominate him or her for a 2016 National History Day Award.

2016 Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award

This annual award recognizes an outstanding History Day educator who has worked with students in the National History Day program and demonstrated innovative teaching within and outside the classroom. Each division winner will receive a $500 cash award. The state winners represent the state at the national contest, where they will compete with other state winners for the national Patricia Behring Teacher Award and a $10,000 prize.

Nominations are due to the State Coordinator by Friday, February 3, 2016. The junior division and senior division winners are recognized at the state contest. Nominations can be made by teachers, administrators, judges, and parents.

Jim Kiefert Administrator of the Year Award

This annual award honors Jim Kiefert, a Washington History Day founder, and recognizes an administrator who has demonstrated support for the History Day program and fosters a learning environment that encourages student success.

For more information about these awards, visit the History Day website and download the nomination packet.