Nominations open for TDS Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator Award

Winner receives a prize package featuring classroom visit to Lambeau Field

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is proud to again honor an outstanding educator and is seeking nominations for this year’s Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator Award.

The Most Valuable Educator program honors a person working in Wisconsin schools who is making a difference in the lives of students and their community. The winner receives a Green Bay Packers prize package that includes two tickets to a 2026 game as well as the opportunity to take a group of students to Lambeau Field for a tour and meeting with a Packers alum.

“We can’t thank our educators enough for their incredible work helping students learn, grow, and achieve. Through our Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator program, we’re excited to continue shining a spotlight on educators throughout the state who are making their community a better place,” said Dawn Nowakowski, TDS Manager of Regional Field Marketing.

This year marks the fourth edition of the Most Valuable Educator program. Last year’s winner, John Lange of Crown of Life Christian Academy in Fort Atkinson, was surprised with the award in front of an all-school assembly. In addition to the winner receiving a Packers prize package, nominees are also recognized by local TDS associates.

Nominees must reside in a TDS community in Wisconsin. A full list of the more than 150 Wisconsin communities TDS serves can be found here.

To nominate a teacher, aide, administrator, or other school staff member, visit tdstelecom.com/educator. Nominators can describe why the educator deserves the award, as well as what a Packers prize package would mean for them. The deadline for submitting a nomination is Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Madison-based TDS has served Wisconsin for more than 55 years. The company is expanding high-speed fiber service in several areas including Brown County, the Fox Valley, Eau Claire, Janesville, Sheboygan, Dodgeville, and others. For more information, visit tdstelecom.com.

Media Contact: Mark Schaaf | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 414-326-3588 | mark.schaaf@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol-based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,700 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom business. Its Array business leases and offers tower space to third-party carriers. Founded in 1969, TDS is headquartered in Chicago. Visit tdsinc.com.

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