iHeartRadio Thank-a-Teacher Sweepstakes – Win a $5,000 DonorsChoose Gift Card! (10 Winners)

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Entry Type : Single

Prize Type : Gift Card

Total ARV : $50K+

50 United States & DC

Start Date: July 21, 2025 End Date: January 30, 2026 Draw Date: February 2, 2026 Posted Date: August 12, 2025

Difficulty Level : Very Hard ( 4 out of 5 )

This back-to-school season, iHeartRadio and DonorsChoose are teaming up to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of our classrooms—teachers. Now’s your chance to say thank you in a way that truly counts. Nominate a public school teacher who inspires you, supports their students, and goes above and beyond every single day.

Every nomination puts your teacher in the running for one of five $5,000 DonorsChoose gift cards, giving them the power to transform their classroom with the supplies, tools, and resources they need most. Plus, select educators will be featured on their local iHeartRadio station—getting the recognition they’ve earned.

Your words could help bring their dream classroom to life. Nominate today and make this school year unforgettable!

Limit: You can nominate multiple teacher during the promotion period. Nominator must be at least 18 years old and the legal age of majority in his/her state of residence; and (iii) a current Teacher (as defined below) at a public school located in one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia that educates children between the grades of K-12

How to Enter in iHeartRadio Thank-a-Teacher Sweepstakes:

Nominees must be entered by a Nominator through the official entry form at donorschoose.org/iheartradio. Each nomination must include:
Nominator’s and Nominee’s full name, date of birth, and valid email address.
Name of the eligible public school where the Nominator is employed as a teacher.
An original essay (max 100 words) explaining the nomination. Essay will not be judged but must meet content guidelines.

Rules for Nominations

Limit: No multiple entries for the same Nominee by using different emails, identities, or devices.
Essay must be original, unpublished, in English or Spanish, and free from copyrighted/trademarked material (except Nominator’s/Nominee’s own).
Content must not be offensive, defamatory, illegal, or inconsistent with Sponsor’s image.
Nominations become Sponsor property and will not be returned.
Proof of submission does not guarantee receipt.

iHeartRadio Thank-a-Teacher Winner Selection:

Per entry period, five winners will be selected randomly on or about following drawing dates: September 2, 2025 and January 30, 2026. Potential winners will be notified by email and required to complete and return the provided winner forms within five days.