Twin Cities Live, VISITFLORIDA.com and Radiance MedSpa are honoring five local teachers who go above and beyond in the classroom.

Tell us why a teacher you know deserves some pampering. Please make sure to be as detailed as possible; nomination entries will be judged based on how your nominee radiates excellence and what they specifically do to make learning fun for their students. From January through May, TCL Reporter Emily Engberg will surprise teachers while they're on the job with a prize package they will never forget!

Winners will receive:
-Three nights' accommodations at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach, Florida’s west coast… where you can just let go. Fully equipped with 11 dining outlets from casual beachside to fine dining and sand-in-your-toes beach bars, guests will have no problem satisfying their pallets. TradeWinds has an activity center including crafts, pirate shows, dive-in movie nights and teen friendly activities -- something for the whole family. A wide range of amenities and beachfront activities are available for guests; full service salon and spa, five pools (including an adults-only pool), hooded beach cabanas and swaying hammocks making it easy to relax, three-story High Tide Slide, Splash Island Waterpark, Wave Jets, JetLev, Jet skis, parasailing, beach volleyball and more. Bring the whole family, even the furry ones – we’re pet friendly!

-Round-trip air transportation for two from Minneapolis to Tampa, Florida.

-A $200 VISA gift card to go towards ground transportation.

-A microdermabrasion or facial, valued from $99-119, at Radiance MedSpa in Woodbury. 

You must be at least 13 years of age or older to nominate. Those under 18 will need a parent or guardian to provide their contact information on the entry form. Nominated teachers must be at least 21 years of age. The deadline to nominate is Sunday, May 17th. 

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