LIFECHANGER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
We make sure each and every LifeChanger knows how much they’re appreciated. Here’s what happens after you submit your nomination.
Each LifeChanger will have a unique profile* built on our website so their story can be shared. Colleagues, students, friends, and family – anyone who supports the nominee – can visit their LifeChanger's profile and leave a comment.
We share our LifeChangers’ profiles and stories on social media.
Each LifeChanger also receives a personalized certificate.
We notify the local press about the amazing LifeChangers in their area.
Most importantly, each LifeChanger has a shot of being selected as one of our LifeChanger of the Year winners - which means a chance for them and their schools or districts to win cash prizes. All cash prizes are provided by National Life Group’s charitable arm, the National Life Foundation.
2025-2026 AWARDS
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$20,000 to be split between a $10,000 individual cash award and a $10,000 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2025
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$5,000 to be split between a $2,500 individual cash award and a $2,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2025
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$3,000 to be split between a $1,500 individual cash award and a $1,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2025
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Given to the LifeChanger whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. To learn how you can rally behind your LifeChanger, visit our Support Your LifeChanger page.
$5,000 to be split between a $2,500 individual cash award and a $2,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2025
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Given to a LifeChanger in a specific discipline each year. Stay tuned for more information about what discipline we’ll be highlighting this school year.
$5,000 to be split between a $2,500 individual cash award and a $2,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: October 31st, 2024
2024-2025 AWARDS
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$10,000 to be split between a $5,000 individual cash award and a $5,000 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2024
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$5,000 to be split between a $2,500 individual cash award and a $2,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2024
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$3,000 to be split between a $1,500 individual cash award and a $1,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2024
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Given to the LifeChanger whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. To learn how you can rally behind your LifeChanger, visit our Support Your LifeChanger page.
$5,000 to be split between a $2,500 individual cash award and a $2,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: December 31st, 2024
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Given to a LifeChanger in a specific discipline each year. For the 2024-2025 school year, the Spotlight Award will be given to a school cafeteria worker.
$5,000 to be split between a $2,500 individual cash award and a $2,500 donation to the winner’s school/district
Nomination Deadline: November 15th, 2024
*We reserve the right to edit, shorten or delete any profile or comments posted to a profile at our discretion. For more information, view our contest rules.