Eligibility
- You do not need to be a member to participate.
- No purchase necessary to enter or win.
- The Give Back Contest is open to Catholic elementary, middle and high school teachers within the United States.
- Nominees must be full-time teachers at a Catholic school. Please note: teacher aides and support staff are not eligible.
Entry
Contest nominations will be accepted from Tuesday, November 4, 2025, until Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT—no exceptions.
Winner Selection and Notification
After the nomination period closes, the public will be invited to vote for their favorite nominee from December 15–19, 2025, directly on our website. Once voting ends, the top 10 teachers with the most votes will move forward for a final review. A panel from Catholic Financial Life will then select three winners based on:
- Number of votes
- Impact the teacher made
- Additional stories and comments that were shared during voting
Winners will be notified by phone or email using the contact information provided at the time of nomination. Winners will also be announced on our social media channels and website during Catholic Schools Week, January 25–31, 2026, and will be featured in the 2026 Spring Radiant Life magazine.
Awards
Awards will be presented to three Catholic school teachers, who will be selected by a panel convened by Catholic Financial Life.
All three winners will receive a $500 cash award and a $4,000 donation to their school.
General
Catholic Financial Life is not responsible for delays, equipment malfunctions, errors or data loss of any kind, lost or unavailable connections, or failed, incomplete or other technological difficulties that may prevent a school from completing their submission. If you experience any difficulties submitting your entry, please email info@catholicfinanciallife.org.
By entering this contest, you give Catholic Financial Life consent to contact you via telephone and/or email. This contest can be discontinued at any time without notice. Void where prohibited by law.