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award event.You need not be affiliated as veteran to enter.  \n# First:Teachers Award Program\n\nDeals with stimulation interest in American history,traditions,Americanism,civic responsibility,flag etiquette and patriotism.The award includes $1,000 for each top teacher of grades:k-5,6-8,9-12 for professional development expenses.Also,$1,000 for each winning teachers'school and possibly an all expense paid trip to the VFW National Convention in Washington D.C.All current certified/licensed teachers in grades K-12 are eligible.Nomination information isincluded on the application.Due date Oct.31,2025  \n# Second:Voice of Democracy (VOD)\n\nThis years'theme is:\"How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support For Our Country?\"Ascholar ship is awarded at the local,district,state,and national level with certain winnersreceiving an all expense trip to Washington D.C.Top scholarship being $55,000.VOD is opento allstudents 9-12 regardless if attending:public,private,parochial,or being home schooled.A3-5 minute audio essay on a flash drive or electronic device may be submitted along with theapplication.All applications are due Oct 31,2025  \n# Third:Patriots Pen (PP)\n\nPatriots Pen is a youth essay based on a patriotic theme.This year the theme is:  \n\"How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support For Our Country?\"The scholar ship is awardedat the local,district,state,and national level.Most minimum award is $500.This year firstplace national award is $5,000.The Patriots Pen is open to all students 6-8 regardless ifattending:public,private,parochial,or being home schooled.  \nAll applications are due Oct 31,2025  \n1-520-249-7427 please leave a message  \nPOC:Marcia Daniels VFW Post 9972  \n549 Veterans Dr.Sierra Vista,AZ 85635  \nFounded in 1899,the VFW highly supports theeducation of America's youth.VFW and itsAuxiliary have developed a slate of programsdedicated to helping America's educators.VFW Citizenship Education programs stimulateinterest in America's history,traditions,Americanism,civic responsibility,flag etiquetteand patriotism.  \nTeachers care deeply about America and itschildren.They're concerned about the perpetua-tion of America's noblest traditions and highestideals.Wouldn't you like to see them get the hon-or they deserve?Now you can.  \n## Why Should IEnter?\n\nVFWwants to identify and recognize America'sbest educators who instill a sense of nationalpride in students.The national awards include  \n$1,000 Smart/Maher award for each of the top K-5,6-8,and 9-12 teachers for professionaldevelopment expenses,$1,000 award for eachwinning teacher's school,commemorative plaquesand all-expense-paid trip to the VFW NationalConvention.  \n## Who is Eligible?\n\nAll current certified/licensed teachers in gradesK-12 are eligible.Previous national VFW winnersare ineligible.Nominations can be submitted bythemselves,fellow teachers,supervisors,familymembers or other interested individuals.  \n## How are teachers nominated?\n\nFill out the official entry form contained on thenext page,and provide a one-page resume as aminimum or up to five pages,including theresume,as a maximum of documentation of theirteaching experience(for example:resume,references,news articles,etc.)and a head-and-shoulder photo if available.  \n\n| Contact:Name,Title   |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Phone   | Best time to call   |\n| Alternative Contact:Name,Title   |  |\n| Phone   | Best time to call   |\n\nPlease submit your completed entry form signed,along with the required documentation to yourlocal VFW Post.Visit vfw.org/FindaPost for Postlocations or call VFW Programs Department at816.756.3390 ext.6287 to find the Post nearest you.  \n# 2025-2026 Smart/Maher VFW NationalCitizenship Education Teacher Award\n\nEntry Deadline:October 31,2025  \n## What is the Teacher Award Program?\n\nWhat Is the Deadline for My Entry?  \nAll entries competing at","cbCaibkLO3pzi8Gr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibkLO3pzi8Gr","pdf",812291,7,"English","# First: Teachers 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