Reminder: Share Your Story & Nominate a Teacher for the $3,000 Wolfe Award!

The Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award Committee
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:25 a.m.
KU Seniors

Hi Jayhawks,

There’s still time to share your story and nominate a high school teacher who made a real difference in your life for the $3,000 Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award!

If a teacher inspired you, challenged you, believed in you, or helped shape your academic journey, we’d love to hear about it.

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. CST April 17, 2026

To submit a nomination:

  1. Upload a one page (minimum) essay (Word or PDF) about a teacher who truly influenced your learning.
  2. Complete the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Nomination Form using the link below.

Click here to submit your nomination. 

Three teachers will each receive $3,000, and their school will receive $1,000.

If you have questions, please contact Jill McKay at jillmckay@ku.edu.

Rock Chalk!

The Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award Committee