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Central Texas educators surprised as finalists for 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Today, H-E-B announced that 10 Central Texas educators are finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. Teachers, counselors and principals received the news from H-E-B representatives during surprise visits to the schools this week.
H-E-B recognizes Texas early childhood facilities, school boards, and school districts as finalists in 2026 Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Today, H-E-B announced five early childhood facilities, five public school boards, and eight school districts throughout Texas as finalists in the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities.
Honoring the heart of Texas classrooms: Educators can apply for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—H-E-B is now accepting applications for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. All state-certified public school educators currently teaching in Texas, as well as Texas early childhood education centers/schools, are eligible to apply before November 2, 2025 at heblovesteachers.com/apply/.
H-E-B’s statewide search for top educators could bring cash to your school or district
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Nominations are now open for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, one of the state’s largest monetary awards programs for public school professionals. Texas teachers, counselors and principals are eligible to win cash prizes for themselves and their schools, while early childhood centers, school boards and school districts can receive cash awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions. From now until September 30, 2025 anyone can nominate their favorite Texas educator at HEBLovesTeachers.com/nominate.