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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.
Celebrating the Heart of Texas Classrooms: H-E-B Awards Top Educators Statewide
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, H-E-B announced the statewide winners for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during a ceremony in Downtown Austin with hundreds of educators and community leaders. Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired four-star admiral and former Chancellor of the University of the Texas System, gave the keynote address and helped distribute awards to the 68 outstanding finalists.
50 Texas educators named finalists for 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Today, H-E-B announced 50 Texas teachers, counselors and principals as finalists in the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and communities.
H-E-B surprises North Texas educators as finalists for 2025 Excellence in Education Awards
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Today, H-E-B announced that 10 North Texas educators have been named finalists for the 2025 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 beginning on March 25, 2025.