The Lawrence Schools Foundation began managing the funds for the Allen Press Distinguished Teaching Award in 2008.  From 2008-2011, a teacher at both Lawrence High School and at Free State High School were selected for the award. Since 2012 only LHS teachers are eligible for the honor. Teachers are nominated by LHS honors students and finalists are presented at the school's Senior Recognition Ceremony each Spring. The students read their nomination and the recipient is announced at the event and presented a $500 check.

 

(since the Foundation began managing the award in 2008)

2008 - Stu Strecker, FSHS 

2008 - Sue Donnelly, LHS

2009 - Katrina Rothrock, FSHS

2009 - Michael Carriger, LHS

2010 - Alan Gyles, FSHS

2010 - Michael Ortmann, LHS 

2011 - Sam Rabiola, FSHS

2011 - Pam Fangohr, LHS

2012 - Valerie Schrag, LHS

2013 - Tracy Murray, LHS

2014 - Pam Fangohr, LHS

2015 - Jo Huntsinger, LHS

2016 - Michael Carriger, LHS

2017 - Matt Ellis, LHS (pictured at right)

2018 - Matt Stiles, LHS