Global Citizen Award
This award is intended to recognize a Wisconsin citizen or group who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and the principles of social studies by promoting the common good, protecting individual liberty, honoring diversity, and improving the quality of life for others.

Distinguished Teacher of the Year
​Do you know an outstanding social studies educator? This award recognizes three distinguished social studies teachers, at each level: elementary, middle, and high school. Nominate a teacher that needs recognition for their outstanding work in teaching social studies

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Social Studies Student Award
Are your students doing amazing things promoting social studies in our communities, state and/or around the world? Students who recognize a need and a desire to help people are deserving of our respect and our recognition. Nominate a student or a group.

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Civil Liberties Award
The Civil Liberties: Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes the teacher who inspires students to take informed action when they see injustices and to be a responsible contributing member of our democracy.

First Timer Scholarship
Never attended the WCSS state conference?
WCSS is offering 1 FREE TEACHER first-timer scholarship and 3 FREE COLLEGE STUDENT first-timer scholarships to attend our March conference.

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Mini Grant Scholarship
WCSS seeks proposals from educators who require funding to develop special projects and activities relating to the goals and objectives of social studies education such as curriculum development, classroom materials, or evaluation tools. 
Grants of up to $250 will be awarded.

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BIPOC Award
The WCSS Annual Conference in Madison, WI (March 15-17) is offering scholarships to educators from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the Wisconsin teaching workforce.