Great Teachers Essay Contest
High School Students: Honor an inspirational teacher and have your story posted online at wvia.org!
Tell us about your favorite teacher! The winning student receives a $500 scholarship and the winning teacher will have their story posted on wvia.org.
The 2026 Contest Opens February 1st!
For her essay about Mr. Dan Cherney from Montrose Area High School.
For her essay about special education teacher Mrs. Cabe
For her essay about her teacher, Mrs. Dori Spencer
2022 Winners
Sarina Definnis
For her essay about her teacher, Coach Jon Pruitt
Jacob Marinock
For his essay about his teacher, Jason Bailey
Kerry Tometchko
For her essay about her teacher, Charlotte Sherwood
2021 Winners
Timothy Stopyra
For his essay about his teacher, Jerry Capone
Michelle Zebrowski & Shannon Marinari
For their essay about their teacher, Teresa Marino
Paige David
For her essay about her teacher, Erica Hasinus
2020 Winners
2019 Winners
2018 Winners