The Corpus Christi Hooks and Reliant have partnered on the Reliant All-Star Educators Program, a search for 10 outstanding local public-school teachers to award each a $1,600 grant for classroom supplies.

A panel of judges will award each of the 10 educators a $1,600 shopping spree at Mardel. The 10 educators will be selected based on factors such as their incorporation of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM) curricula, student impact, teaching style, and any unique challenges the educator has overcome.

In addition to each educator receiving $1,500 on behalf of Reliant and the Hooks, Mardel is contributing another $100 for a grand total of $1,600. The 10 All-Star Educators will be recognized this summer at a Corpus Christi Hooks game.

Nominations can be submitted by school administrators, coworkers, students, family or friends. Please note, the deadline for 2024 submissions has passed.