The Wyoming Department of Education will open nominations for the TeacherCon26 Educator Awards from April 1 through June 1. Nominate the exceptional educators in your district who are making a difference for Wyoming students. Nomination forms and full award criteria are available on the WDE TeacherCon26 webpage

2026 Award Categories:

  • Special Education Excellence. 
  • Literacy Champion (Early Childhood and Adolescent Literacy).
  • Wyoming Principal Mentor Impact Award & 307PLA Distinction in Leadership.
  • Innovative Teaching.
  • Community Partnership.
  • Outstanding Mentor.
  • Rising Star.

For more information, contact Jennifer Willmarth, Project & Performance Manager, at jennifer.willmarth@wyo.gov or 307-630-3369.