Barnes & Noble Celebrates Teachers with Ninth Annual “My Favorite Teacher Contest”

bBarnes amp Noble Inc NYSE BKS bthe worlds largest retail bookseller today announced the launch of the 2019 a referrerpolicyunsafeurl targetblank hrefhttpsctsbusinesswirecomctCTidsmartlinkampurlhttp3A2F2Fwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampesheet51940851ampnewsitemid20190214005511amplanenUSampanchorBarnes26NobleMyFavoriteTeacherContestampindex1ampmd5dc1a96631d1df0c166f093af75f4d2f5 relnofollowBarnes amp Noble My Favorite Teacher Contesta which provides high school students with the opportunity to share their appreciation for their teachers with their local communities Now in its ninth year the contest is launching on Valentines Day to give students the opportunity to show love and appreciation to their teachers pblockquotep idpullquotepblockquote p We love teachers at Barnes amp Noble because we understand the importance of the work they do to empower future generations to be happy and successful said Tracy Vidakovich Vice President Business Development for Barnes amp Noble Our annual My Favorite Teacher Contest provides students with an opportunity to honor the teachers who have made a big impact on their lives and we cant wait to read the submissions that well receive from all across the country p p High school students can nominate K12 teachers starting today Valentines Day through March 14 2019 by writing essays poems or thankyou letters detailing how much their teachers have impacted their lives and why they appreciate them Entries will be collected online only at a referrerpolicyunsafeurl targetblank hrefhttpsctsbusinesswirecomctCTidsmartlinkampurlhttp3A2F2Fwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampesheet51940851ampnewsitemid20190214005511amplanenUSampanchorwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampindex2ampmd57937739b9861366ad84db8d35c9cdcd4 relnofollowwwwbncommyfavoriteteachera and will be judged on the compelling nature of the teachers inspiring qualities the sincerity of the students appreciation and the quality of expression and writing Only high school students 14 or older at the time of entry and active teachers employed by elementary middle or high schools in the United States are eligible to win p p The Barnes amp Noble National Teacher of the Year will receive 5000 and their school will receive an additional 5000 The award recipient will also be recognized at a special community celebration at their local Barnes amp Noble store The student who writes the national winning essay poem or thankyou letter will win a 100 Barnes amp Noble Gift Card p p Last years winner Lem Andrews a postsecondary advisor from Booker High School in Sarasota FL who was nominated by former student Ellen Bausback had this to say about winning Its truly an honor to be recognized by Barnes amp Noble as Teacher of the Year Out of the hundreds of students you work with to have one thats inspired enough to write something about you is a reward like no other p p Barnes amp Noble continuously displays its appreciation for educators everywhere through Educator Appreciation Days throughout the year that provide educators with special discounts personalized service instore events bookfairs store tours for students and teachers and since 2010 through the My Favorite Teacher Contest p p The Barnes amp Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest submission period begins today and ends on March 14 2019 High school students who want to participate must submit their entry to a referrerpolicyunsafeurl targetblank hrefhttpsctsbusinesswirecomctCTidsmartlinkampurlhttp3A2F2Fwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampesheet51940851ampnewsitemid20190214005511amplanenUSampanchorwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampindex3ampmd5ca2dc294debddaef72e6150fea83df90 relnofollowwwwbncommyfavoriteteachera by 1159 PM on March 14 p p Customers should visit a referrerpolicyunsafeurl targetblank hrefhttpsctsbusinesswirecomctCTidsmartlinkampurlhttp3A2F2Fwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampesheet51940851ampnewsitemid20190214005511amplanenUSampanchorwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampindex4ampmd55d5fc15a3b9a10c78ab93eb01a094437 relnofollowwwwbncommyfavoriteteachera for complete details and official My Favorite Teacher Contest rules p p The Barnes amp Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest is subject to all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations including but not limited to laws related to eligibility to receive prizes The winner must also comply with their employers rules regulations and policies on accepting prizes p p Entries must be in English and cannot exceed 500 words See a referrerpolicyunsafeurl targetblank hrefhttpsctsbusinesswirecomctCTidsmartlinkampurlhttp3A2F2Fwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampesheet51940851ampnewsitemid20190214005511amplanenUSampanchorwwwbncom2Fmyfavoriteteacherampindex5ampmd585ded0cda678a7cca01169ad72ac36d8 relnofollowwwwbncommyfavoriteteachera for complete details and official rules p p bAbout Barnes amp Noble Incb p p Barnes amp Noble Inc NYSE BKS is the worlds largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content digital media and educational products The 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