Hurry! 2026 Golden Apple Foundation nominations close soon

You have until October 16th to nominate your favorite teacher

Hurry! 2026 Golden Apple Foundation nominations close soon

The 2026 Golden Apple foundation nominations for teachers in Boone and Winnebago county are quickly coming to a close. Those who want to nominate a local teacher or administrator for the award have until October 16, 2025 to do so and can do that at this link.

Rockton and Roscoe fielded a host of nominees for the 2025 awards and took home two wins: Ledgewood Elementary teacher Jackie Weerda and Whitman Post Elementary School Principal Megan Forsythe.

While prestige and acknowledgement are great rewards in and of themselves, winning teachers (maybe your

Ms. Weerda (goldenappleofrockford.com)
Ms. Forsythe (goldenappleofrockford.com