The Greater East Dallas Chamber recognizes neighborhood teachers in both public and private schools at an annual luncheon; six teachers will be honored this year at the Nov. 13 event, based on nominations received from chamber members and neighborhood residents.

According to the downloadable nomination form, criteria for the awards includes demonstrating expertise, community engagement, leadership in professional development and attention to diversity: “The purpose is to recognize teachers who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs that are serving to improve and promote education.”

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For more information, email the chamber at president@greatereastdallaschamber.org or call 214-328-4100. The awards luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Lakehill Preparatory School’s Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center, 7401 Ferguson Road. Nomination forms must be received by Monday, Oct. 29.