CLEVELAND, Ohio (December 13, 2024) – The Ohio Lottery, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, is hosting a giveaway to recognize and reward one lucky teacher in Ohio with a chance to win a field trip for their class.
The giveaway includes any eligible teachers who are nominated for Teacher of the Month through the Ohio Lottery’s Partners in Education program through March 10, 2025. The selected teacher will win a field trip to an Ohio State Park or designated area for their class as well as a $500 gift card from the Ohio Lottery for the school where the teacher is employed.
The winning teacher will be announced on both the Ohio Lottery and ODNR social media channels during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5, 2025 - May 9, 2025).
The Partners in Education program recognizes Ohio students, teachers, and schools for outstanding performance and achievement. Based on the nominations received, three teachers and three students are recognized monthly, September through May, either as an Academic All-Star or as a Teacher of the Month. Schools K-12 that are implementing and developing student's literacy skills to achieve success in reading can also be nominated for School of the Year.
Teacher of the Month winners receive a prize pack along with a $500 gift card, Academic All-Star winners receive a prize pack along with a $100 gift card and the School of the Year receives a $2,500 gift card and prize pack.
Nominations are accepted by the 10th of each month through an online submission form on the Ohio Lottery website. Visit https://www.ohiolottery.com/partners to submit a nomination for a teacher and to find out more about the Teacher Appreciation Week Field Trip Giveaway.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education since 1974. For more information about the Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation.