NCCSS Teacher of the Year
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies recognizes exemplary teaching in the field of social studies for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Fore more details and to nominate an individual please click on the google document here.
Three $500 awards.
NCCSS Student Teacher of the Year
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies recognizes exemplary student teaching in the field of social studies.One $500 award. For more details and to nominate an individual please click on the google document here.
Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2026
NCCSS First Time Scholarship
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies provides a first-time scholarship to attend the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference. For more details and to nominate an individual please click on the google document link here.Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2026
Rho Kappa Scholarship
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies offers the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Scholarship to one North Carolina High School Senior who best exemplifies the core values of the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. For more details and to nominate an individual please click on the google document link here.One $500 award.
Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2026
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Excellence in Teaching Award
North Carolina Council for the Social Studies, in partnership with the Social Studies School ServiceThe Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes and honors the accomplishments of a social studies educator in the area of civil rights and civil liberties. Nominees inspire students to be fully informed about their civil rights and civil liberties assured by the Constitution. The teacher should be someone who inspires students to take informed action when they see injustices and to be responsible contributing members of our democracy. This award serves to honor a person who is striving to continue their work advancing civil rights and civil liberties. The recipient will be recognized at the annual state social studies conference. For more details and to nominate an individual please click on the google document link here.
One $200 cash award and plaque.
Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2026
