History Teacher Contest – Florida Society SAR
Tom and Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award
Overview
Recognizes teachers who employ exceptional instructional methods or innovative projects to educate students about the American Revolutionary War era.Two separate contests: Middle School and High School levels.
Eligibility
- Teachers instructing grades 6-12
- Curriculum covering American Revolutionary era (1750-1800)
- Public, charter, and private school educators
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience
- Early to mid-career (several years of productive instruction remaining)
- Home school exclusive instructors NOT eligible
Requirements
1. Essay: 500-1,000 words describing innovative instructional techniques and importance of Revolutionary War studies 2. Recommendation: Signed letter from principal or direct supervisor 3. Application: Dated, signed contest application and release form 4. Photo: Digital photograph for publicity Additional Rules:- Original content only
- No plagiarized or AI-generated works
- One entry per teacher per year
How to Enter
Submit through local chapter. Deadlines vary by chapter.Prizes
State Level:- Middle School: $750 cash
- High School: $750 cash
- Freedoms Foundation Summer Teacher Graduate Workshop (Valley Forge, PA)
- Colonial Williamsburg Summer Teacher Workshop (Williamsburg, VA)
- SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution
Resources
- National contest info: https://www.sar.org/dr-tom-betty-lawrence-american-history-teacher-award/
- Committee info: https://www.sar.org/committees/american-history-teacher-award-committee/
Who may nominate
A teacher may be nominated by students, parents, fellow teachers or members of the Society. Contact your local chapter for nomination forms and its own deadline.
How the award progresses
- Chapter — initial recognition, and advancement to the state competition.
- State — the Florida Society winner advances to the national competition.
- National — recognition at the SAR Annual Congress.