Without our nation’s Veterans, America wouldn’t be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions, and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle, and high school teachers to participate in the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program.
These teachers are selected from nominations received from Posts and Districts throughout Texas, and the top teachers advance to the National Competition.
Please review the new rules and eligibility requirements and download the 2025 entry form to nominate a teacher you know. Teacher nomination entries must be received at a local participating VFW Post by the Oct. 31 deadline.
VFW Roy E. Davis Post 2375 TOY Entries must be received by the Post Commander or the Post Adjutant as a complete packet by the entry deadline to be considered. Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@vfw2375.org for more information.
Who Is Eligible?
1. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette, and patriotism are prime candidates for this award. For example, do you know a teacher who plans field trips to the city hall or organizes community volunteer projects? Maybe you know an instructor who invites veterans into the classroom to discuss their military experiences. Perhaps you are familiar with a teacher who fosters the development of democratic values and beliefs through special projects. If you know of such a teacher, honor him or her today.
2. All current certified/licensed teachers in grades K-12 are eligible. Previous national winners are ineligible. Nominations can be submitted by themselves, fellow teachers, supervisors, family members, or other interested individuals.
Documentation required for all Candidates: All Post-level nominees should provide a one-page resume as a minimum or up to five pages as a maximum of documentation of their teaching experience (for example: references, news articles, etc.) and a head-and-shoulders photo of themselves. The Post will also fill out a Report giving their Awards Participation, including their attendance at the District Banquet. This gives the required information for the District Reports. The District will then judge and advance the Winner from each of the 3 Categories received from their Posts. These items will be forwarded on to the Department with the winning Teacher Entry form.
Recent TOY Awardees
SSG Carlos Comacho, US Army (Ret)
H.M. King Early College High School
2024-2025 High School TOY
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