Chamber accepting nominations for “Ahead of the Class” awards

For the past 14 years, the Renton Chamber of Commerce has recognized local teachers for their professionalism and efforts to provide high-quality education for students.

February 5, 2015 5:50 pm

Nominations for the annual “Ahead of the Class Excellence in Education” awards are now being accepted.

For the past 14 years, the Renton Chamber of Commerce has recognized local teachers for their professionalism and efforts to provide high-quality education for students. The community is invited to participate in the online nomination process. The process closes Feb. 16.

Ten Renton teachers will be selected as finalist. Five winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony in April at the Virginia Mason Activity Center, 12 Seahawk Way, Renton.

The event is sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks, First Savings Bank Northwest and King and Bunny’s Appliances.