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.






