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2026

The Award winners, Judges and Founders. (L to R)
Rebecca Bain-Donovan: “Legend”
Gary Parr: Founder
Linda Wallenberg: Winner
Eric Rasmussen: Judge
Morgan Tarleton: Winner
Margaret Moran: Winner
Zachary Lesser: Judge
Amara Stroud: “Rising Star”
Sarah Stewart: Judge
Not pictured: David Kastan: Judge

The three 2026 winners

Judges Eric Rasmussen and Zachary Lesser teaching from a Shakespeare Folio and an original Shakespeare source book.

Part of the dinner celebration, including high school students from Palm Beach Lakes, who performed Shakespeare scenes.

Linda Wallenberg receiving her award from Gary Parr

One of the Salons, led by educators to share best practices in teaching Shakespeare.

Linda Wallenberg receiving her award from Gary Parr

Each year's annual Award Celebration is held in an attractive
location - generally in Palm Beach County, Florida.
In 2026, the celebration was the weekend of January 17-18 .

  • Hotel, transportation, and meals for the winners – and 1 guest each – is paid for by the Parr Prize
  • Award reception and dinner, on the Saturday night, at a historic location
  • Actual Shakespeare Folios of 1632, 1664, and 1685 are onsite for study and discussion
  • A salon discussion, about Shakespeare and excellent teaching practices, takes place on either Saturday or Sunday morning
  • Teachers are presented with Parr Prize $10,000 and a plaque in their honor at the awards ceremony
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  • Hotel, transportation, and meals for the winner – and 1 guest – is paid for by the Parr Prize
  • Award reception and dinner, on the Saturday night, at a historic location
  • Actual Shakespeare Folios of 1632, 1664, and 1685 will be onsite for study and discussion
  • A salon discussion, about Shakespeare and excellent teaching practices, will take place on either Saturday or Sunday morning
  • Teachers will each be presented with Parr Prize money and a plaque in their honor at the awards ceremony