NOMINATION DETAILS
How To Enter:
Nominations will be submitted via a dedicated page on the Cartwheel website, www.gocartwheel.com/bluebonnet. Each nomination must include:
- a completed nomination form submitted via the Cartwheel website. Click the “Nomination Form” button below to fill up.
Who Can Nominate:
- Parents
- Teachers
- School staff
- Fellow nurses
- Students (age 13+ with guardian consent)
All Finalists Receive:
- Featured spotlight on Cartwheel’s social media channels
Grand Prize Winner Receives:
- The Bluebonnet Award plaque
- A deluxe gift package
- A $500 classroom or health office grant/gift card
- Optional media feature with Cartwheel press contacts
Judging Criteria
A small panel will review entries based on:
- Compassion and patient advocacy
- Dedication to student well-being
- Innovation or creativity in care
- Community impact
Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
| Launch | January 1, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | March 15, 2026 |
| Finalists Announced | April 1, 2026 |
| Winner Announced | May 6, 2026 National School Nurse Day |
Click the nomination form button below to fill up! Every nomination is a chance to recognize extraordinary compassion.
OFFICIAL RULES
Eligibility:
- Open to residents of Texas only.
- Nominees must be currently employed as a licensed school nurse at a public or private K–12 school in Texas.
- Nominators must be 18+ or students aged 13–17 with guardian consent.
How to Enter:
- Visit www.gocartwheel.com/bluebonnet between January 1, 2026 and March 15, 2026.
- Complete the online nomination form, including:
- A written statement (max 250 words) explaining why the nurse deserves recognition
- A photo of the nominated nurse (required)
- Limit one entry per person. Multiple individuals may nominate the same nurse.
Selection Process:
- A judging panel will select 5 finalists based on:
- Compassion and advocacy
- Dedication to student health
- Innovation in care delivery
- Impact within their school or community
- One grand prize winner will be chosen from among the finalists.
Prizes:
- Finalists receive a certificate and social media feature.
- One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive:
- Bluebonnet Award plaque
- Cartwheel care package
- $500 gift card or school health office grant
- Optional feature in Cartwheel marketing/PR
Announcement Dates:
- Finalists announced April 1, 2026
- Winner announced May 6, 2026 (National School Nurse Day)
Additional Terms:
- By submitting, nominators grant Cartwheel the right to use submitted materials (including photo and statement) in promotional efforts.
- No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
- Cartwheel reserves the right to modify or terminate the program at any time.
