Do you know a teacher who has made a difference in the life of a student, a school or a community?

Lands' End announces the Teachers Light the Way Awards.

d.com/teacNominate your favorite teacher by filling out the entry form below and writing an essay (no more than 500 words) describing how your teacher is a bright light in education.

45 teachers will receive the coveted Lands' End Lighthouse Award -- representing the company's 45-year history -- as well as the chance to win the grand prize of $5,000 for the winning teacher and $5,000 for the nominated teacher's school.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, Lands' End will recognize and award the winning 45 teachers with a Lighthouse award.

Three outstanding teachers will receive grand prize status: First Grand Prize Winner receives $5,000 for the winning teacher and a $5,000 school award; Second Grand Prize Winner receives $3,000 for the winning teacher and a $3,000 school award; and Third Grand Prize Winner receives $2,000 for the winning teacher and a $2,000 school award.

The nominators of the three Grand Prize Winners will receive a $250 Lands' End gift card.

The remaining 42 teachers will each receive a $100 Lands' End gift card and those that nominated them will each receive a $25 gift card.

Entries will be accepted through midnight CDT, April 17th, 2008.

More information, the official contest rules and the entry form can be found at www.landsend.com/teacheraward