2026 Great Teacher Nominations

INSTRUCTIONS: Please provide the following information to nominate a teacher for the Joliet Area Great Teacher Award. All materials requested must be attached to this information form. The completed form and supporting documentation must be returned as specified below. Because selection is based on the Nomination Packet, care should be given to its preparation. NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 FOR A NOMINEE TO BE CONSIDERED.

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* 1. Nominee Information

Full Name of Nominee

Nominee's School

Nominee's Phone #

Nominee's Email Address

Grade/Subject

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* 2. Your (Nominator) Information

Full Name of Nominator

Nominator's Phone #

Nominator's Email Address

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* 3. What is your relationship to the nominee? (Please check all that apply).

Fellow Teacher

Former Student

Current Student

Parent of Former Student

Parent of Current Student

Administrator

Other (please specify)

ELIGIBILITY: Nominees must be certified, highly effective full-time teachers (including itinerant and resource) in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve in the public and private schools of Joliet area. All nominees must have completed a minimum of three years teaching experience in the Joliet schools. A teacher may only receive The Great Teacher distinction once in a 5-year period.

NOMINATION CRITERIA: Nominees must be teachers who:

Instill in students desire to learn and achieve.
Understand the individual needs of students, encourage their talents, and foster their self-esteem.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students.
Foster cooperative relationships with their colleagues and the community.
Keep current regarding teaching profession best instructional practices, trends and developments.
Demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Has not received Great Teacher distinction within the last 5 years.

Once your nomination has been received, each nominee will be sent a Great Teacher Award Nominee Criteria Essay Form in which they will describe their work as a teacher. They will submit the completed form to the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 FOR A NOMINEE TO BE CONSIDERED.

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* 4. Please describe in 500 words or less why your nominee is deserving of this recognition.

Thank you for taking the time to submit your nomination. Regardless of the outcome of the nominated teacher, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry appreciates the time you have spent to recognize the educator.