Additional Information
Who can be nominated?
Nominations will be accepted from public schools (traditional or charter) in Cheatham, Davidson, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. Priority will be given to Title I schools serving students with the greatest needs.
What are the nomination criteria?
Principals and vice principals must submit on behalf of a teacher at their schools and may only submit for one teacher. To be considered, teachers must meet the following criteria:
- Be a certified Tennessee educator teaching in a traditional or charter public school.
- Demonstrate the need for classroom supplies or a specific project to further student learning totaling at least $2,000.
- Earned an individual TVAAS score of 4 or 5 or a Level of Effectiveness score of 4 or 5 in the most recent school year.
- Known in their school for a spirit of collaboration and dedication to building team culture.
How are winners selected?
A selection committee appointed by the Nashville Predators Foundation will review nominations and select winners throughout the season. Each selected teacher will:
- Receive $5,000 in funding from the Predators Foundation ($3,000 in VISA gift cards for personal use and $2,000 towards a classroom or school project)
- Receive four (4) Nashville Predators tickets and four (4) Lexus Lounge passes
Winners will be recognized during a Nashville Predators home game and will:
- Be hosted in the Lexus Lounge
- Be featured on a FangVision highlighting their classroom and impact
2026-27 Winners
