Since 2003, KAKE has presented more than 600 Golden Apple awards honoring teachers in KAKEland who are making a positive difference in our schools. This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning, in and out of the classroom.

Nominate a teacher here

Recipients are featured every Friday on KAKE News at 4 p.m., where they receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award, along with hundreds of dollars in school supplies and gift cards!

Eligible nominees include Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers in the KAKE viewing area who inspire and motivate students to great heights in education. We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate creative teaching, develop programs for our youth and/or any other activities that add greater value to learning, and/or have an exceptional attitude despite adversity.

Golden Apple: Kristen Martin

Friday, December 1st 2023, 4:51 PM CST

Golden Apple: Page Pound

Monday, November 20th 2023, 4:55 PM CST

Golden Apple: Melissa Fager

Friday, November 3rd 2023, 5:01 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Christen Engelking

Friday, October 27th 2023, 9:10 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Jenny Beenken

Friday, October 20th 2023, 4:27 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Kelsey Fulghum

Friday, October 13th 2023, 4:45 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Brianna Fibelkorn

Friday, October 6th 2023, 4:32 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Diana Awtrey

Friday, September 29th 2023, 4:42 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Aaron Cox

Friday, September 22nd 2023, 4:50 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Megan Koenigs

Friday, September 15th 2023, 4:54 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Katy Ryan

Friday, May 19th 2023, 5:50 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Peggy O'Donnell

Friday, May 12th 2023, 5:49 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Tiffany Cogdell

Thursday, May 11th 2023, 5:17 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Chandler Ochoa

Wednesday, May 10th 2023, 5:03 PM CDT

Golden Apple: James Shum

Tuesday, May 9th 2023, 5:02 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Emma Neyens

Monday, May 8th 2023, 4:41 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Gregg Wolgast

Friday, May 5th 2023, 5:04 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Michael Gillott

Friday, April 28th 2023, 6:10 PM CDT

KAKE's Golden Apple

Friday, April 21st 2023, 4:34 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Tina Clausen

Friday, April 14th 2023, 5:57 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Jamie Ball Grandview Elementary

Friday, April 7th 2023, 5:04 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Kaleigh Melander

Friday, March 31st 2023, 5:54 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Laurie Behyme

Friday, March 24th 2023, 6:25 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Derek Voorhis

Friday, March 17th 2023, 6:21 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Tim Elsen

Friday, March 10th 2023, 5:51 PM CST

Golden Apple: Lindsey Haylor

Friday, March 3rd 2023, 5:27 PM CST

Golden Apple: Jeff Shaw

Friday, February 24th 2023, 5:37 PM CST

Golden Apple: Shannon Cooper

Friday, February 17th 2023, 5:41 PM CST

Golden Apple: LaShay Powell

Friday, February 10th 2023, 5:04 PM CST

Golden Apple: Jeremy Ryherd

Friday, February 3rd 2023, 5:35 PM CST

Golden Apple: Mary McQuaig

Friday, January 27th 2023, 5:42 PM CST

Golden Apple: Benjamin Rivers

Friday, January 20th 2023, 5:45 PM CST

Golden Apple: Sally Smith

Friday, January 13th 2023, 5:58 PM CST

Golden Apple: Cindy Maxwell

Friday, January 6th 2023, 5:14 PM CST

Golden Apple: Jack Leyden

Wednesday, January 4th 2023, 5:05 PM CST

Golden Apple: Cathy Esposito

Wednesday, January 4th 2023, 5:02 PM CST

Golden Apple: Quan Nguyen

Friday, December 23rd 2022, 5:59 PM CST

Golden Apple: Abby Easter

Friday, December 9th 2022, 4:36 PM CST

Golden Apple: Derek Tuttle

Friday, December 2nd 2022, 6:09 PM CST

Golden Apple: Ashley Sherwood

Friday, November 18th 2022, 5:54 PM CST

Golden Apple: Lenora Biggs

Friday, November 4th 2022, 4:49 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Lindy Kralicek

Friday, October 28th 2022, 4:42 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Sandy Werner

Friday, October 21st 2022, 4:41 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Molly Reida

Friday, October 14th 2022, 10:18 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Heidi Botkin

Friday, October 7th 2022, 5:47 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Casie Davis

Friday, September 30th 2022, 4:51 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Teresa Ulrich

Monday, May 23rd 2022, 5:36 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Bret Kirkland

Monday, May 16th 2022, 6:11 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Tess Shaw Griffith Elementary

Tuesday, May 10th 2022, 5:55 PM CDT

Golden Apple: Tiffin Meyer

Monday, May 2nd 2022, 5:31 PM CDT

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