As in prior years, the DOE recognizes and celebrates teacher excellence through the Big Apple Awards (BAA). The BAA nomination process for the upcoming cohort of fellows for the 2025–26 school year is now open through January 21. You and all members of the school community (including families, students, and community-based organizations) are invited to nominate a teacher for the Big Apple Award by completing this nomination form by January 21. Check out this flyer!
Nominated teachers will receive an email from bigappleteachers@schools.nyc.gov with a request to complete a nomination application by February 24. All winning fellows will receive surprise visits to their classrooms in May and June 2025.
For questions, email bigappleteachers@schools.nyc.gov.
