Awards and Recognition
Awards
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Recognitions Search
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Purple Star Award
A recognition for schools and districts creating a friendly and supportive environment for military-connected children and their families.
Golden Horseshoe
The Golden Horseshoe is a long-standing West Virginia tradition dating back to 1931 that honors eighth grade students who excel in West Virginia history.
Military Signing Week
This week recognizes students who make a special commitment to serve and defend the public as a member of the United States Armed Forces.
Recent News
Articles about awards and recognitions.
WV Dept. of Ed Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year Finalists
WV Dept. of Ed Announces 2026 School Service Personnel of the Year Finalists
Winner of 2025 Arts Alive Poster Design Contest Announced
Teacher and Staff Awards
Explore award programs that recognize the hard work of teachers and service personnel.
Teacher Celebrations
Learn more about ways in which West Virginia educators are celebrated.
Teacher of the Year
Recognizing teachers of excellence.
Service Personnel of the Year
Recognizing outstanding education support personnel for their contributions to their schools and communities.
GLI Teacher of the Year
Recognizing exceptional K–12 American history teachers across the country.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
These awards are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching.
Science
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Mathematics
Learn more about the mathematics winners.