MONROE — A total of $20,000 in monetary awards is available for School District of Monroe educators through the Colony Brands Foundation Teacher Recognition Program.

The goal of the program, now in its fourth year, is to partner with the district to help retain and attract high quality teachers. Since 2017, a total of $60,000 has been awarded to 21 different teachers in the Monroe School District.

Community members, parents and past and present students are encouraged to nominate a School District of Monroe educator for the 2020 program. Nomination forms can be found on the school district’s website at 

monroeschools.com. Nominations are due no later than Dec. 9. 

Teachers nominated will then go through an application process and they may apply directly for the award as well. Applicants for the award are asked to submit information on their most significant contributions to student achievement, the school community and the Monroe community. 

Colony Brands committed to a 5-year pilot of the program beginning in 2017. Up to $20,000 in monetary awards may be made in each year.

The Teacher Recognition Program recognizes that schools are a cornerstone of a strong community, and educators are pivotal in helping to inspire future community leaders.

 Striving to improve, innovate, and create, relentlessly pursuing excellence and generously supporting our communities are among the values at Colony Brands, and this program puts those values into action.