Rack Room Shoes launched the company’s Real Teacher of the Year Contest, which will award five winning teachers a computer lab grant valued at $10,000 to be used towards technological upgrades at their respective schools. Additionally, each winning teacher will receive Free Shoes for a Year.
According to Director of Corporate Marketing for Rack Room Shoes Jan Mauldin, the Real Teacher of the Year Contest allows individuals to say ‘thank you’ by recognizing teachers who have made an influential impact in their lives while also playing a part in giving back to their schools in a unique way.
“There’s something special about the start of a new school year and we’re looking forward to celebrating our ‘Be You” campaign by shining a spotlight on those who have encouraged authenticity,” said Mauldin. “We are eager to see all the wonderful teachers who are deserving of this award be highlighted in a very special way.”
Grand Prize Details
- The top five winning teachers’ schools will receive a $10,000 computer lab grant to be used towards technological upgrades.
- Additionally, the five teachers will each receive Free Shoes for a Year, which is equivalent to a $50 store voucher for 12 consecutive months.
- Public voting will take place Saturday, August 18 through Thursday, September 6 on the contest site.
- Winners will be notified by Rack Room Shoes the week of September 10.
- A special check presentation will be held at the top five winning schools.
