Celebrating Excellence in Education

The Apple Awards is an annual event to honor Clay County’s top teachers and school-related employees. Be part of the magic by supporting the awards ceremony hosting by the Clay Education Foundation in partnership with Clay County District Schools. 

The Apple Awards is a tradition where over 900 guests gather to reveal the Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year, and new for 2024, the Rookie Teacher of the Year!

Teacher of the Year Heather Miller and School-related employee of the Year Abegail Rosario-Castillo

 2023 Clay County District Schools Teacher of the Year and Florida Teacher of the Year, Melissa Matz and 2022 School-Related Employee of the Year, Jacquelin Edwards

Teachers of the Year

Learn more about our current Teachers of the Year and teachers who were honored in past years.

Thank You Event Partners!

The Apple Awards is produced fully by community support. Show teachers and school employees they are valued by becoming a sponsor.