From: Chadwick's of Boston

$10,000 In Prizes To Be Awarded To Teachers and Their Schools
Nomination Deadline June 30th, 2003
On-Line Nominations Available At Chadwicks.com

Chadwick's of Boston, America's favorite off-price fashion catalog, has announced the kickoff of the seventh annual 2003 Chadwick's of Boston National Teacher Of The Year Award -- a program which recognizes teachers for their dedication and outstanding accomplishments. Over the past six years the program has received tens of thousands of nominations for teachers across the country.

"The Chadwick's of Boston Teacher of the Year Program recognizes the tremendous accomplishments of teachers nationwide. Each year we receive thousands of nominations describing the outstanding work of nominees and their dedication to their community, their schools and most importantly, their students," explains Cathy Fultineer, Executive Vice President, Chadwick's of Boston.

Nomination Process
The 2003 Chadwick's of Boston National Teacher of the Year Award is open to the public; all schoolteachers from kindergarten through twelfth grade are eligible to be nominated (must be residents of the U.S.). To nominate a teacher for the 2003 Chadwick's of Boston National Teacher of the Year Award, simply print or type 250 words or less detailing how the teacher has made a positive impact upon the community, the school, the class and/or the students. Nominations should be either emailed to cobteacher@aol.com or mailed to: Teacher of the Year Award, c/o Mail Boxes Etc., 946 Great Plain Avenue, Box 151, Needham, MA 02492. (Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and the nominated teacher's full name, school name, school address and school phone number; additionally a return address should be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope.)

Independent Judging Panel of Educators Selects Regional Winners
A panel of judges, consisting of college and university educators, has been assembled to review all nominations. The panel will focus upon the nominated teacher's dedication, creativity, innovation and overall impact, as witnessed in the text of the nomination. Ten regional winners will be honored. Each will receive a $300.00 Chadwick's of Boston gift certificate, and each winner's school will receive a $500.00 cash donation. Of the ten regional winners, one will be selected as the national winner and will receive a $1,000 cash award. His or her school will also receive an additional $1,000 cash donation. The 2003 Chadwick's of Boston National Teacher of the Year will be featured in a future Chadwick's of Boston fashion catalog as well as on the Chadwicks.com website.

Nominations must be postmarked by June 30, 2003. Regional winners will be announced in August and the 2003 Chadwick's of Boston National Teacher of the Year Award winner will be named in September 2003.

Chadwick's of Boston
Chadwick's of Boston supports the efforts and accomplishments of teachers nationwide. Located in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the company is the nation's first and largest off-price fashion catalog for women's apparel. Founded in 1983, Chadwick's of Boston mails several million catalogs monthly, including its Real Comfort catalog, featuring casual wear for women. Additionally, Chadwicks.com brings the same great fashions and value via Internet shopping.

For more information and/or interviews, please call 781-455-8784.