2026 Honor Our Own Award

The Honor Our Own Award honors members of MTA Retired for their outstanding influence on students, beginning educators and association members, as well as their work supporting union goals, both as an active and a retired member. To nominate a retired educator, please complete the nomination form and provide a written statement explaining why you believe the candidate meets the guidelines for the award.

Nominees must be retired members of the MTA.

Retired preK-12, Education Support Professionals and higher education members are eligible.

Please explain why the nominee should be honored. Consider the following about the nominee when you are writing your submission:

1. Professional responsibilities and personal achievements.

2. Leadership, creativity or innovation.

3. Impact of the nominee's professionalism on the school community, the students, the association and/or the community.

4. Advocacy and activism for association members, the profession and public.

5. How they improved the image of public education.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Home Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Work Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email

example@example.com

Honor Our Own Award

GUIDELINES

Materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2026.