2026 Educator of the Year Award Nomination Form

Welcome to the nomination process for the 2026 Educator of the Year Award!

This award recognizes an educator whose work has made a measurable, positive impact on students with ADHD through inclusive, evidence-informed, and equitable educational practices across diverse school settings.

Please note that an educator may receive this award only once.

Deadline to Submit: Monday, April 27, 2026

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

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* 1. Nominator Information:

Your Name:

Your Title:

Your Relationship to the Nominee:

Your Email Address:

Your Phone Number:

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* 2. Nominee Information:

Nominee Name:

Nominee School:

Nominee Position:

Nominee Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Nominee Email Address:

Nominee Phone Number:

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* 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.)

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* 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.)

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* 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.)

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

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

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* 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)

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.

2026 Educator of the Year Award Nomination Form

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* 1. Nominator Information:

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* 2. Nominee Information:

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

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

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

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* 6. ResourcefulnessEffective support of students with ADHD despite limited resources, funding, staffing, or systemic constraints.

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* 7. Professional Advocacy & AwarenessPromotion of ADHD awareness and inclusive practices within appropriate professional boundaries, including collaboration with colleagues and families.

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* 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)

* 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.)

* 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.)

* 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.)

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

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