Back 2 School America, a national nonprofit organization that provides free school supplies each year to tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families to help them succeed in the classroom, has announced the launch of its 2023 We Appreciate Teachers campaign.

The initiative is designed to celebrate and support Arizona educators by rewarding 15 winning teachers with Back 2 School America kits (full of vital school supplies) for their entire classroom of students, according to a press release. The winners will also receive gift baskets and will be treated to champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception in Phoenix during the first week of May (Teacher Appreciation Week).

Anyone can submit a campaign application on behalf of a teacher, including the teachers themselves. The teacher must be currently employed by a school in Arizona.

To participate, interested parties should complete the online We Appreciate Teachers campaign application, or print out and complete the application form off the B2SA website, and then mail it in to B2SA.

All applications must by completed no later than April 1 and include an essay of 250–500 words explaining how the nominated teacher goes above and beyond to positively impact their students’ lives. Winning teachers will be notified by April 11.

“During these challenging times, teachers have had to work even harder to make sure their students stay connected and are learning,” Back 2 School America CEO Matthew Kurtzman said in the release. “With our campaign, we are celebrating the creativity, resourcefulness and going above and beyond that teachers have had to do to provide Arizona school children with an education.”

The 2023 We Appreciate Teachers campaign is sponsored by CA Ventures.