Fifty-five local educators have been nominated for a Crystal Apple Award, an annual honor celebrating education excellence in Salem-Keizer.

Click Here [167 KB PDF] to view and download the list of this year's nominees.

The 2009 list of nominees includes teachers, counselors, instructional assistants, office managers and administrators, all the professionals who help make a school tick. Of the 55 nominees, 50 are employees of the Salem-Keizer School District and five are from area private schools.

Between now and the event, a Crystal Apple delegation will visit each nominee’s work place to present a nomination certificate and crate of school supplies.

Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person. They can be purchased at the Elsinore Box Office, by phone with a credit card at (503) 375-3574, online at www.ticketwest.com, and at all Tickets West locations. All seating is reserved.

The 13th annual event is set for November 12 at Salem’s historic Elsinore Theater.