TALB Awards
Each year, TALB is honored to recognize our members — teachers, nurses, librarians, facilitators, specialists, psychologists or counselors — and community supporters for their outstanding performance and contributions to education.
2026 Awards will be presented at our annual TALB Retiree & Awardee Celebration Date and time of the Celebration will be announced in Spring, 2026.
We believe our annual awards are even more significant because nominations are made directly by TALB members.
Any TALB member may submit a nomination for a TALB Award.
The deadline for 2026 award nominations is April 17, 2026 at 4:30pm
Use the links below to make your nominations.
TALB Golden Apple Award – PreK-12
TALB Golden Star Award – CDC/Head Start
Each year, at our retirement dinner party, we honor our own, by awarding the Golden Apple and Golden Star Awards. Please think of your colleagues and nominate someone who you believe should be recognized. The following eligibility guidelines apply:
Standing Rule 17.1 – Criteria for the TALB Golden Apple and Golden Star Award
a. The nominee must be a TALB member.
b. The nominee must meet these three (3) criteria for consideration:
1.The nominee demonstrates outstanding performance.
2. The nominee has served the community outside of their assigned site.
3.The nominee has participated in teacher or professional organizations.
c. Two (2) or more nominations must be submitted for each nominee.
At least one (1) of the nominations must be given by members of TALB.
Nominate a Member for the Golden Apple Award
Nominate a Member for the Golden Star Award
