Nominations being accepted for Golden Apple awards
Nominations for the 2024–2025 Golden Apple Awards are being accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, March 21.
This is the 40th year for the program, which recognizes instructional excellence in Joplin's public and private schools. The online nomination form is available at https://joplincc.com/goldenapple and can be filled out there.
Paper nomination forms are available at local schools and can be returned the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, 320 E. Fourth St.
Awards are given in four categories: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
Nominated teachers are eligible to win if they are a certified classroom teacher who instructs students on a daily basis, if they are teaching during the 2024-2025 school year and if they have not been a previous recipient of the award.
Winners will be announced May 5.
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