2025 Excellence in Education Nominations

 Nominations for the 24th Annual POEF Excellence in Education Awards Banquet are now open.
POE members can nominate themselves or any other deserving colleague.
Only POE members will be considered for awards.
Nominations close Monday, October 7th. If you have any questions, please call the POE Office at 405/701.5990.

Merit Awards will be presented in the following categories: Elementary Educator, Junior High/Middle School Educator, High School Educator, Special Education Educator, Administrator, Educational Specialist, and Support Staff.  Finalists will be invited to a very special banquet. Winners will receive a beautiful award, free POE membership for 2025-26, and a check for $500.

The Teacher and School Character awards are for those actively teaching character to their students and showing character throughout their life. Finalists will be invited to a very special banquet. Winners will receive a beautiful award, free POE membership for 2025-26, and a check for $1,500.

{Educators teaching elementary, junior high/middle school, high school, or special education may all be nominated using the first link listed below.}