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iHeartRadio Thank a Teacher Sweepstakes: Win $5,000 for Your Classroom

Posted Date: January 29, 2026
Nominate a K–12 public school teacher for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card for classroom supplies in the iHeartRadio Thank a Teacher Sweepstakes.

The “Would I Enter?” Test

This is a nomination-style sweepstakes with a meaningful prize and very low effort on the entrant side, since it’s one simple form plus a short essay. The prize value is strong, but the odds depend on how many nominations come in, so it’s not a guaranteed win situation. Still, for the time it takes to nominate someone deserving, it’s a feel-good entry that’s absolutely worth a shot.
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Total Number of Prizes: 10

Grand Prize ARV: $5,000

Total ARV of All Prizes: $50,000

Entry Frequency: Period Entry

Eligibility:

All States

Nominee must be a current K–12 public school teacher.

Start Date: July 21, 2025

End Date: January 30, 2026

Prize Description:

Win a $5,000 gift card (or gift code) that the winning teacher can use to fund classroom supply requests on DonorsChoose.

Ten (10) teachers win total across two drawings

Let’s Be Real — Should You Enter?

Enter if you enjoy nomination-based sweepstakes and don’t mind writing a short, heartfelt essay to spotlight someone who truly deserves it. Skip if you prefer fast, form-only entries or don’t want to spend time crafting a written nomination.
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How to Enter:

• Online entry form (submit a teacher nomination at DonorsChoose)
• Include a short original essay (100 words max; not judged)

2 Entry Periods
• Period 1: 7/21/25 – 8/29/25
• Period 2: 8/30/25 – 1/30/26
• Non-winning entries from Period 1 roll over into Period 2

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All Prizes

Grand Prize: (10 winners) $5,000 gift card or gift code (redeemable toward classroom supply requests on donorschoose.org)
ARV: $5,000

Official Rules - Click Here

Why Should You Enter:

This sweepstakes stands out because it combines a high-value prize with a nomination format, which naturally filters out some casual entrants. Strategy-wise, a clear, thoughtful essay submitted early gives your entry more time in the pool across drawings. If you like sweepstakes where effort can quietly work in your favor over time, this one fits that approach.

A Little Heads Up

Nominations roll over between entry periods if they aren’t selected right away, so early entries don’t lose momentum. The prize is awarded to the nominated teacher, not the person who submits the nomination. Any taxes associated with the prize are the responsibility of the winner, and there are a limited number of total winners across the full promotion period.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this sweepstakes free to enter?

Yes it is. Entry is completely free and done online, with no purchase needed at all.

How and when will the winner be notified?

Potential winners are notified by email using the contact information provided on the entry form, typically within five days after the drawing.

Not sure what a real winner notification looks like? See real examples of actual sweepstakes winner emails on our How to Know If You Won page.

Is this sweepstakes legitimate?

Yes. This sweepstakes is sponsored by DonorsChoose and administered by iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc., with official rules outlining eligibility, entry, and prize details.
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