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2010-2011 Awards

Distinguished Teacher Award recipients receive recognition. The schools of teacher recipients also receive recognition.

The Helen Phelps Awards honor both an individual and a company who are making outstanding volunteer contributions to Denver Public Schools. Submit a one-page nomination letter outlining the deserving person or group so these education supporters receive the recognition they deserve.

For more information, contact
Dorolyn Griebenaw  303-477-4125 or
Norma Wick at 303-759-1377


"The quality of our schools is the foundation of our city’s future…Our efforts must focus on creating a City that is teacher-friendly, child-friendly and family-friendly"
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper

 

  


Call
Norma Wick at 303-759-1377
or Dorolyn Griebenaw at 303-477-4125

DTA was started in 1957 by visionary Denver businessman, Charles W. Lerch.  He was dedicated to strengthening our foundation of freedom and believed that the most effective way to do this was by encouraging quality education in the Denver Public Schools. 

The tradition has been continued by DTA board members who raise funds each year to support the organization and its work.  Over the past 50 years, DTA has recognized 438 teachers and distributed cash awards totaling $284,700.00.  In addition, since 1992, the Helen Phelps Award has given $20,000.00 in cash awards to 22 outstanding volunteers who have made a positive impact to a Denver Public school. The Helen Phelps Award has also recognized 19 businesses/organizations for their support of a Denver Public school.