WSLS Education Impact Award Nomination Page 2025-2026

Do you know an educator who goes the extra mile? Nominate them for the WSLS Education Impact Award!

From now until July 2026, you can recognize your favorite educator. Each month, one exceptional educator will receive a $250 check for themselves and their school, courtesy of Blue Eagle Credit Union.

Tell us why YOUR educator should be chosen to win this award and our judging panel will choose a recipient based on the following criteria:

1. Originality/creativity of statement
2. Inspirational power of Nominee’s story
3. Embodiment of “Education Impact” theme.

Nominees must be a K-12 educator within the WSLS viewing area to be considered.

Click here to view the official contest rules.

Here’s a look at some of our previous recipients:

• Jason Long - Woodrow Wilson Middle School - August 2023
• Tami Oliver - W.E. Cundiff Elementary School - September 2023
• Paul Craft - Lord Botetourt High School - October 2023
• Daniel ‘Squeaky’ Valentine - Andrew Lewis Middle School - November 2023
• Sydney Hepler - Mountain View Elementary - December 2023
• Dawn Custalow - William Fleming High School - January 2024
• Moir Hill - James Breckinridge Middle School - February 2024
• Consuela Stokley - Northside Middle School - March 2024
• Seth Davis - Eastern Elementary and Middle School - April 2024
• Steven Williams - Liberty Middle School - May 2024
• Gregory Souder - Dublin Elementary School - June 2024
• Kit Prillaman - North Cross - July 2024
• Elise DeMoss - North Cross School - August 2024
• Ron Snow - E.C. Glass High School - September 2024
• Sheri Marlowe - Mountain View Elementary - October 2024
• Courtney May - Central Academy Middle School - November 2024
• Bryce Vandenberg - Patrick Henry High School - December 2024
• Chrystal Shawn - Cave Spring High School - January 2025
• Sara Rhodes - Burlington Elementary - February 2025
• Josh Whitlow - Hidden Valley High School - March 2025
• Debra Williams-Arthur - William Byrd - April 2025
• Ashley Adams - Rich Acres Elementary School - May 2025
• Amanda Waldron - Northside Middle School - June 2025
• Chris Badgett- Lucy Addison Middle School- July 2025
• Cassie Long - Appomattox County High School - August 2025
• Madison Webb - Blacksburg High School - September 2025
• Lauren Burgess- Northside Middle School- October 2025
• Ryan Clifton- Natural Bridge Elementary School- November 2025
• Kacey Day - Burlington Elementary School - December 2025
• Megan Emanuel - Brookville High School - January 2026
• Matthew Payne - Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center - February 2026
• Michelle Fulcher - Campbell Court Elementary School - March 2026
• Jamie Nichols - William Byrd Middle School - April 2026
• Marie Levine - Staunton River Middle School - May 2026
• Hallie Chewning - Burlington Elementary School - June 2026