Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award. Named for a former Hood College faculty member who encouraged young people to enter the teaching profession, this award recognizes an FCPS teacher who has had a significant positive impact on young people.

FCPS has posted eligibility and nomination criteria, nomination process, and selection guidelines at www.fcps.org/awards. The school system welcomes nominations from current or former students, teachers and support staff, parents, community members, administrators, and supervisors.

Nomination packets are due to the FCPS Public Affairs Department, 191 S. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701, by Friday, March 20, 2020.