Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2024, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County Journal distribution area to recognize all teachers for their service.

The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in the area who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success.

To nominate a teacher, please fill out the form below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Journal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations.

The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 6, 2024, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury’s Furniture Store, Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.