May 8, 2026
Golden Apple Awards: Drumroll Please

The nominees have been submitted and the judges' scores have been tallied — and now it’s time to reveal and celebrate the accomplishments of our winners in seven categories chosen from among 254 nominees. Each winner will receive a $250 grant for the Eugene Education Foundation for the 4J school or program of their choosing
Announcements of the winners in each of the seven categories will be posted here, on the awards program webpage as well as on the district’s Facebook and Instagram pages on the following schedule:
- 🏆 Volunteer: Ileah Contreras, Edison Elementary School
- 🏆 Classified Staff: Tori Brooks, Kennedy Middle School
- 🏆 Administrator, Supervisor and Professional: Teresa Myers, ECCO, EOA and GED Programs
- 🏆 Apple Seed: Marshaun Tucker, Roosevelt
- 🏆 Teacher and Licensed Specialist: Mike Seager, Roosevelt
- 🏆 4J Spotlight Award: Life Skills Team, Edison Elementary School
- 🏆 Lifetime Achievement: Fernell Lopez, Kelly Middle School
Make sure to check in daily to learn who the winners are and join in the celebration of their amazing accomplishment.
