E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award

Honoring Outstanding Education Leadership in Arizona

Excellence
Leadership
Engagement
Vision
Achievement
Transformation
Empowerment

The E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award, sponsored by Raytheon | an RTX Business, recognizes exceptional teachers and education leaders across Pima County who inspire excellence, demonstrate outstanding leadership, and make a lasting impact on their schools and communities. This prestigious education leadership award in Arizona celebrates those who go above and beyond in shaping the future through innovative teaching, mentorship, and community involvement.

Program Overview

Who is eligible?

Nominees must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award:

Spend the majority (over 50%) of the school day in direct instruction to students.
Currently be certified to teach in Arizona or have PreK (Early Childhood) equivalent credentials.
Have completed at least four (4) full years as a classroom teacher at the time the application is submitted.
Teach any grade or combination of grades PreK (Early Childhood) through 12 in a school in Pima County, Arizona.
Be a full-time teacher and plan to continue in an active teaching status through the the following school year.

Award Details

Process:
- Each teacher must be nominated during the nomination window. Self-nominations are accepted.
- The nominee will be sent an application to submit .
- Following the application deadline, a selection committee will review all applications and select twelve (12) finalists to be honored at Stand Up 4 Teachers.
- Four (4) Awardees will be announced at the event.
Prize:
- Awardees will receive a gift of $2,500 and an additional gift of $2,500 for their respective districts.
- The remaining finalists will receive a gift of $500.

How to Participate

Community members, students, parents, and colleagues can nominate an outstanding education leader in Pima County.
Nominees complete the application in the timeframe provided.