Kids Choose. We Listen.

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.

We’re asking 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

Nominations will close on Friday, April 16.

2025 Kids' Choice Awards: Teacher Edition Nomination

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Student Name*
Parent/Guardian Name*
Teacher Name*
Write what makes your teacher awesome. What do they do to stand out? How do they make learning FUN? Why do students like this teacher? Detailed descriptions are more likely to be chosen.
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Can you submit a picture of your child and teacher OR a video explaining what makes your teacher awesome? What do they do to stand out? How do they make learning FUN? Why do students like this teacher? Detailed descriptions are more likely to be chosen.

2024 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Kendall Bergrud

Wachter Middle School

2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Mr. Hanson

Washburn Public School