The Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Teacher of the Year Award is given annually by the Organization of American Historians in recognition of the contributions made by pre-collegiate teachers to improve history education within the field of American history. Pre-collegiate teachers must be engaged at least half time in U.S. history teaching, whether in history or social studies. Candidates may be nominated by any person familiar with the nomineeÔÇÖs professional accomplishments or standing or nominate themselves. Nominees will then be asked to submit the following items (in one document, double spaced, 12-point font): a cover letter written by a colleague; two letters written by former or present students; curriculum vitae; samples of written work; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references, including the writer of the cover letter, at least one of whom must be a colleague or supervisor (one page). Please visit the scholarshipÔÇÖs website for more information.