The Larks and Lignite Energy Council want to find the BEST teachers in North Dakota in 2025. We’re searching far and wide for teachers who always have FUN, make learning AWESOME, and EXCITE and INSPIRE students.

Nominations closed April 16, 2025.

We asked kids to nominate their BEST teacher to be named the “Larks 2025 Teacher of the Year” at a Larks game this summer.

The first 100 teachers nominated receive (1) FREE ticket to the Larks Teacher of the Year Theme Night!

The finalists for the Kids’ Choice Awards: Teacher Edition receive:

• An in-person classroom visit/assembly where Clark the Lark will SLIME your teacher
• (2) tickets to Kids’ Choice Awards: Teacher Edition Night (June 24)
• On-field recognition during the game with the student who nominated them
• A personalized Larks jersey
• Feature story in the Larks game day program

The overall winner of the Kids’ Choice Awards: Teacher Edition receive all of the perks above, PLUS:

• A $1,000 STEM Technology grant for their school
• A $250 gift card for school supplies