2026 Educator of the Year Award Nomination Form Survey

Eligibility Criteria:
Current K–12 educators in U.S. public, private, or charter schools
Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience
Works directly with students with ADHD or has demonstrably advanced ADHD-inclusive practices within their school or district

Not Eligible:
Self-nominations
Current CHADD staff, board members, or contractors
Previous Educator of the Year recipients

1.Nominator Information:(Required.)

Your Name:

Your Title:

Your Relationship to the Nominee:

Your Email Address:

Your Phone Number:

2.Nominee Information:(Required.)

Nominee Name:

Nominee School:

Nominee Position:

Nominee Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Nominee Email Address:

Nominee Phone Number:

3.Impact on Students with ADHD
Demonstrated improvement in student engagement, learning outcomes, self-regulation, or well-being as a result of the educator’s practices. (Short answer or bullets.)(Required.)

4.Equity & Accessibility
Commitment to inclusive practices that reduce barriers for underserved or marginalized students and promote fair access to learning supports. (Short answer or bullets.)(Required.)

5.Innovative, Evidence-Based Strategies
Use of research-informed, effective instructional or support strategies that are intentionally adapted for students with ADHD. (Short answer and/or bullets.)(Required.)

6.Resourcefulness
Effective support of students with ADHD despite limited resources, funding, staffing, or systemic constraints.(Required.)

7.Professional Advocacy & Awareness
Promotion of ADHD awareness and inclusive practices within appropriate professional boundaries, including collaboration with colleagues and families.(Required.)

8.If you would like to upload any additional relevant supportive documentation, you can upload the files here. (Optional)

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9.Upload 2: (Optional)

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10.Upload 3: (Optional)

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Please review your nomination before submitting. Once submitted, the nomination cannot be edited. If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns regarding the nomination, please reach out to Customer_Service@CHADD.org.

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