Lurlene Todd Teacher of the Year Award

About the Award

The CAV is proud to offer the Lurlene W. Todd Teacher of the Year Award to recognize an outstanding Latin teacher or professor of Latin, Greek, classics, or archaeology on any instructional level in Virginia. The award, including a plaque and a monetary prize, is made possible through the generous donation of our member Wayne W. Wray in honor of his teacher, Lurlene W. Todd. 

About Lurlene W. Todd

Information will be forthcoming.

How to Nominate

Any person may submit a name for consideration for the Lurlene W. Todd Teacher of the Year Award by completing the online nomination form (see the button below). The form includes a space for comments and recommendations. “Any person” includes a colleague, supervisor, current or former student, parent of a current or former student, or a member of the general community who appreciates the work of the CAV member. Written letters of recommendation, limited to one page, will also be accepted by email to:

Lori Kissell

In order to streamline the process and encourage more nominations for both the Lurlene Todd Award and the Angela Lloyd Book Award, the nomination form includes both categories and eligible candidates will be considered for either award.

Please send nominations to:

Lori Kissell

Nominations are due by April 1.

Dean Simpson, Emeritus Professor of Classica Studies at the University of Richmond, is the recipient of the Lurlene Todd Award for 2026