Sponsored by

Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture

  Richard L. Nunley, Chairman, is pleased to announce that Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture is sponsoring the 10th Annual Golden Apple Awards for outstanding teachers from our school systems.  These awards are presented to faculty members from the public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City, including CATEC.  Eligible private schools are those that are members of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).

The Golden Apple Award is a means of selecting and honoring some of our outstanding teachers. Teachers are most important in nurturing our children's inquisitive minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future. 

Nominate a teacher and show your appreciation and support!

Nomination forms are available from the local schools
or online at www.betterlivingvirginia.com or  here  

The Golden Apple Award
One candidate is selected to represent their school and receives a Golden Apple, as well as gift certificates from local businesses.  As a "Golden Apple" teacher, each candidate is then eligible to receive a Golden Apple Grant ($1000).  Grants are awarded to eight (8) candidates: 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high school candidates of the public schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City and CATEC, and to 1 candidate from the schools that are members of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS).  The grant award is used to support the candidate's continued professional development.

Awards Committee
Co-Chairs - Appointed by Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture
Dr. Kevin Castner, retired Superintendent, Albemarle County Schools
John Baldino, former Director, Blue Ridge Uniserv and current Hearing Officer for Albemarle County Public Schools
Rhonda Angel, Representative, Parent Council, Albemarle County Public Schools
Jakki Crocker, Representative, Parent Council, Charlottesville City Schools
Fred Chandler, Representative, Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Dave Oberg, Representative, Blue Ridge Uniserve 

Eligibility
Candidates are faculty members at any level (pre-school through grade twelve) and teach any discipline. Candidates for this award have demonstrated excellence in teaching and involvement in the community outside the school.  See Nomination Criteria.  Previous Award recipients are not eligible for nomination.

Deadline for Nominations: March 26, 2010 (return nomination forms to the local school as they must be signed by the principal)

QUESTIONS? Contact Billy Haun, Albemarle County Schools, 296-5820, or at
bhaun@k12albemarle.org  

Nomination Process
Step One
Candidates are nominated, based on the nomination criteria, for the Golden Apple Award by colleagues, students, and/or community members.  See Golden Apple Award Nomination Form - Part 1.

Step Two
Nominations are submitted to building level administrators for advancement to selection process - Part 2.