Educators provide critical support and encouragement to creative students. The Scholastic Awards recognize educators at regional and national celebrations and in publications. The educators of National Medalists receive Gold or Silver Medals. If your student wins a National Medal or select scholarship award, you may also be eligible for a cash award. 

Gold Medal Portfolio Educator Award

$1,000 awards presented to the educators of Gold Medal Portfolio winners.

Silver Medal with Distinction Portfolio Educator Award

$250 awards presented to the educators of Silver Medal with Distinction Portfolio winners.

Best-in-Grade Educator Awards

Sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies, $250 awards are presented to the educators of Best-in-Grade Award winners. 

New York Life Educator Award

Sponsored by the New York Life Foundation, $250 awards are presented to the educators of New York Like Award winners.

Herblock Educator Award for Editorial Cartoon

Sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation, $250 awards are presented to the educators of The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon winners.

One Earth Educator Award

Sponsored by the One Earth Fund and the Salamander Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation, $250 awards are presented to the educators of One Earth Award winners.

Civic Expression Educator Award

Sponsored by the Maurice R. Robinson Fund, $250 awards are presented to the educators of Civic Expression Award winners.

Ray Bradbury Educator Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy

Sponsored by the Ray Bradbury Foundation, $250 awards are presented to the educators of the Ray Bradbury Award for Science Fiction & Fantasy. 

Blick Art Materials and Utrecht Art Supplies Educator Awards

Sponsored by Blick Art Materials and Utrecht Art Supplies. All educators credited on Gold or Silver Medal art works receive a $50 gift certificate. $500 gift certificates are presented to five select art educators, nominated by partners of the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.