Great Teachers Essay Contest
High School Seniors: Honor an inspirational teacher and have your story posted online at wvia.org!
Promote YOUR great teachers! Write an essay about the teacher who has made a difference in your life. This contest is open to all high school students. Winners will receive a $500 award and WVIA will come to your school to film you and your teacher’s story, to be posted online at wvia.org.
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
