Teacher of the Year

Utah Earth Science Teacher of the Year Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Natural Resources* in the Earth Sciences

Call for Teacher Applications

The Utah Geological Association (UGA) is seeking nominations for the Utah Science Teacher of the Year Award until January 15, 2024.

The UGA awards the winning teacher $1,500.

The winning teacher is automatically entered in the regional contest sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).  It is recommended that applicants apply to the national award at the same time.  

K-12 Teachers are Eligible!

All K-12 teachers of natural resources in the earth sciences are eligible; Utah educators who typically best meet the award requirements are instructors of:

  • Elementary science
  • Middle school science
  • High school Earth Science
  • Other geology or related courses

*Natural resources are defined as earth materials used by civilization past and present, such as natural gas, petroleum, coal, oil shale, mineral ores, building stone, and energy resources from the Earth such as geothermal energy.

Your application can be mailed to:

Attn: UGA TOTY Award Committee

Utah Geological Association

P.O. Box 526356

Salt Lake City, UT 84152-0100

To submit your application digitally, or more information, please contact:

Matt Affolter
Utah Geological Association, Teacher of the Year Award Committee