Preserve America has announced a national program of “Preserve America History Teacher of the Year” to honor outstanding teachers of American history across the country. Preserve America is working in this effort with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. History teachers at every level, from elementary through high school, are eligible for nomination. Nominations and all supporting materials must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2005. Finalists of the “Preserve America History Teacher of the Year” will be selected annually from the 50+ state winners – one each from the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense, and U.S. Territories. From these winners a national winner will be recognized as the “National Preserve America History Teacher of the Year” at a ceremony. Application procedures are attached.