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MTOY Nominations
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) seeks to recognize outstanding teachers across our great state. Nominating a teacher is simple and quick! Follow this link to nominate a teacher for the 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Nominate a Teacher for Michigan Teacher of the Year
Nominating an outstanding Michigan educator is easy.
The following information is needed:
- Teacher nominee name
- District and School
- Grade Level (Subject is optional)
- Your contact information (Not shared with nominee and only used if additional information is needed)
- 250-character nomination narrative (approximately one paragraph) describing why this teacher is being nominated
Eligibility Requirements
- Nominee has a valid Michigan teaching certificate
- Nominee has completed at least five successful years of teaching experience in Michigan
- Nominee works directly with students in their current role
- Nominee has not been a Regional Teacher of the Year in the last 3 years
Important Dates
- September 5, 2023: Nomination Window Opens
- October 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.: Nomination Window Closes
- Complete 2024-25 MTOY Timeline
Please email questions to MDE-MTOY@Michigan.gov.