Regional Finalists for the Excellence in #HEB Education Awards advance to statewide competition in May - Blogged By | @iamReGGo Regional finalists in 12 categories have been notified that they will advance to the statewide competition for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas. Professional, high-quality photos of each visit can be downloaded here. The statewide competition and awards banquet will be held on May 12-13 at La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, featuring keynote speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson. To determine winners, a panel of judges visits each district, early childhood facility and school board, tours campuses and talks with administration, staff, parents and community members. A separate panel of judges chooses teacher and principal winners based upon interviews held in person on May 12. The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards gives away nearly $800,000 annually in cash, grants and gift cards. See "About" section below for a detailed breakdown of monetary awards. Visit HEB.com to see if your school is a 2016 finalist! - @iamReGGo #HEBEducationAwards #HoustonStyleMagazine #houstonstyle #stylemagazine #houston #instagood #photooftheday #instamood #highschool #instagramhub #HISD #FBISD #elementaryschool #TeamStyleMag (at Houston Style Magazine)