Here's your chance to show your favorite teacher just how much you appreciate them. The winning Western Colorado teacher will receive an amazing prize package. Voting is underway NOW!

Here we are, over a month into the 2017-2018 academic year, and tension is building. There can be little doubt your favorite teacher could really use a delicious cup of coffee, a party, and a relaxing massage. Each month, Townsquare Media collects your votes and nominations and awards a teacher with prizes including:

Nominations are in, and these are the finalists for September. You can vote once per hour, so keep voting.

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