Ten Teachers Named as First Prize Winners of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®

Teachers in nine states win a $1,000 Costco Shop gift card for themselves and a $1,000 check for their schools. Each person is now eligible to compete for the Grand Prize, which includes approx. $11,000 in cash and prizes.

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teachers from states across the country including California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Utah are First Prize winners in the national teacher recognition program presented by Kleenex®. Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom — commemorating 100 years of strength with Kleenex Brand Tissues — recognizes K-12 teachers for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to students. Each of the ten First Prize winners is eligible to compete for the $11,000 Grand Prize which will be selected by public vote. Read about the winning teachers and cast your vote by October 11 at HeroesoftheClassroom.com/vote.

Ten teachers win a $1,000 Costco Shop card for their use and a $1,000 check for their schools in the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program. Each teacher is now a finalist in the Grand Prize award: a $5,000 check for the winner, a $5,000 check for their school, and a year’s supply of Kleenex. To cast your vote, go to HeroesoftheClassroom.com/vote.

The First Prize winners (in alphabetical order):

• Lauren Brazel, Tinley Park High School in Tinley Park, Illinois
• Beverly Cannon, Utah County Academy of Sciences in Provo, Utah
• Laurie Chandley, West High School in Torrance, California
• Gail Clark, Providence Christian Academy in Lilburn, Georgia
• Valencia Davis, Loara High School in Anaheim, California
• Valerie Dix, Greenville Tech Charter High School in Greenville, South Carolina
• Jose Herrera, Keys Gate Charter in Homestead, Florida
• Michael Ida, Kalani High School in Honolulu, Hawaii
• Tina Miller, Mannion Middle School in Henderson, Nevada
• Jennifer Sanchez, Frank R. Conwell Middle School No. 4 in Jersey City, New Jersey

Winners were nominated by fellow teachers and parents for many worthy efforts including those that improve reading and math proficiency; build community; encourage a love of learning; build self-esteem; or for teachers who showed extraordinary effort on behalf of students, staff, and families.

On October 16, one Grand Prize winner will be named and will receive a check for $5,000. The Grand Prize winner’s school also receives a $5,000 check plus a one-year supply of Kleenex Brand Tissue. Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $11,000. Additionally, individuals who nominated the ten finalists also receive a $1,000 Costco Shop card. To vote for the Grand Prize winner, go to HeroesoftheClassroom.com/vote.

This program is in partnership with Campus Multimedia, a school communication and marketing company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands. “Campus Multimedia is honored to bring the Heroes of the Classroom program to our nation’s teachers on behalf of the iconic Kleenex brand, a product that is used in virtually every classroom in the country,” said Karl Mawhinney, CEO and Chief Commercial Officer at Campus Multimedia.

About Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies(R) by Ethisphere for the sixth year in a row and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website.

About Campus Multimedia

Campus Multimedia (CM) is supporting K-12 schools to improve the lives of school communities including students, teachers, and families through generous brand support. CM’s brand partnership programs are reshaping trust in school marketing and setting a new standard in ethically engaging the educational ecosystem. Its extensive network of 77,000+ school relationships creates a platform for mutually beneficial impact for both schools and organizations.

As the leader in school marketing execution, CM creates platforms for schools to receive resources, revenue, and recognition tools while brands build valuable relationships with communities.

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