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MTOY Nominations

MTOY Nominations

2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window is Open

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) seeks to recognize outstanding teachers across our state.

The following information is needed when nominating a teacher: 

  1. Teacher first and last name
  2. Teacher email address
  3. District and school
  4. Grade level - subject area is optional
  5. Your contact information - this is not shared with the nominee and only used if additional information is needed
  6. Nomination narrative describing why this teacher is being nominated - 250-characters (approximately one paragraph)

Nominations for Michigan Teacher of the Year must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Make Your Nomination

Eligibility requirements for Michigan Teacher of the Year candidates

  • Nominee holds a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
  • Nominee is a PreK-12th grade educator. 
  • Nominee works directly with students in their current role.
  • Nominee has successfully completed at least five years of teaching experience in Michigan at time of nomination.
  • Nominee is recommended by someone other than self.
  • Nominee has not served as a Regional Teacher of the Year in the last 3 years.
Districts and ISDs, please note:
We recognize some districts and intermediate school districts have an established process for awarding local teachers of the year. If so, representatives of districts may email teacher nominations directly to MTOY@Michigan.gov. Districts must include the teacher’s name, personal identification code (PIC), email address, and school employed. An email verifying receipt will be sent within 48 hours. Nominations from districts will be accepted now until September 23, 2026.

 

Please email questions to MDE-MTOY@Michigan.gov.