Educator Awards

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 Winners receive Gold 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 Award winners.

Silver Medal Portfolio Educator Award

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

BEST-IN-GRADE EDUCATOR AWARD

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

BLICK ART MATERIALS EDUCATOR AWARD

Underwritten by BLICK Art Materials. All educators credited on Gold or Silver Medal artworks 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. 

FLAUNT IT EDUCATOR AWARD

Underwritten by Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, RBC Foundation USA, Morgan Stanley, and HP, $500 awards are presented to the educators of Flaunt It Award winners. 

HERBLOCK EDUCATOR AWARD FOR EDITORIAL CARTOON

Underwritten by The Herb Block Foundation, $500 awards are presented to the educators of The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon winners.

New York Life Educator Award

Underwritten by the New York Life Foundation, $500 awards are presented to the educators of New York Life Award winners.