Panera Bread in association with the Colorado PTA is proud to
introduce, “The Panera Bread Rising Above Award,” an essay contest for
elementary school students, grades 1-5, that recognizes outstanding
teachers in the community. Students attending elementary schools in
areas where Panera Bread has locations throughout the state – Colorado
Springs, Fort Collins and the Denver metro area – are eligible to
participate.
Beginning today through April 7, students can submit a 100-200 word
essay on why their teacher is special and is deserving to win the
“Rising Above Award.” Entry forms and contest rules are available at www.panera-colorado.com
or at any Colorado Panera Bread bakery-cafe location. Participants may
submit teacher nominations in person at Panera Bread, by email at risingabove@breadsoftheworld.com or by U.S. mail to the following address:
Panera Bread, Breads of the World
The Rising Above Award
6950 S. Tucson Way, C
Centennial, CO 80012
Based on the merits of each essay, six teacher finalists will be
chosen to participate in a phone interview A panel of judges from
Panera Bread and the Colorado PTA will select two focusing on overall
teaching philosophy, innovative teaching techniques and community
involvement to determine the award winners. grand prize “Rising Above
Award” recipients and the winners will receive a $500 grant for his/her
school, a Via-Panera catered lunch for his/her classroom, a “Bagel and
Coffee for a Year” coupon valued at $125 and a plaque to display in
his/her classroom. The four finalists will receive a $50 Panera Bread
gift card.
“The program is designed to reward both students and teachers by
placing an emphasis on the unique bond between an educator and the
classroom,” said Craig Flom, regional operating manager for the
Colorado Panera Bread stores. “We are proud to honor Colorado’s
teachers who are mentors in the classroom and rise above the rest.”
Colorado Panera Bread bakery-cafes are locally owned and operated by
Breads of the World, L.L.C., a franchisee of Panera Bread. There are 12
bakery-cafes in the Denver metro area, four in Colorado Springs and one
in Fort Collins. To find the location nearest you, please visit www.panera-colorado.com