Hilton teachers who have completed at least 5 years of service in the district are eligible to be nominated for this award.   Members of the Hilton learning community are encouraged to nominate a deserving teacher based on their performance in the following areas:

1. The candidate’s professional knowledge exhibited in the subject areas taught.
2. The candidate’s professional ability to affect and effect a positive learning difference with the students he or she encounters.
3. The candidate’s professional ability to work with colleagues and parents.
4. The candidate’s personal commitment to his/her profession that endures beyond the minimum teaching day.
5. Is a current member of the Teachers’ Union - HCSTA.

Candidates are represented by their nominator at a meeting in May, during which they present evidence of the above qualifications to the District Committee.  After listening to presentations, individuals on the selection panel then score and rank the candidates, arriving at a final decision which is revealed on Opening Day of the following school year.