Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase launch the Teach the Love contest to celebrate and give back to U.S. teachers

Together with Emmy Award Winning Derek Hough, the Teach the Love Contest aims to reward the country’s hardworking teachers and inspire future travel; Nominations will be accepted now through November 9, 2022

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase launch the Teach the Love contest to celebrate and give back to U.S. teachers

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Cards from Chase announces the launch of the Teach the Love Contest, a platform to nominate deserving educators for the chance to embark on a learning-fueled "Edu-Vacation" trip celebrating their teaching specialties or personal interests. Winners will pick from one of five U.S. destinations known for educational experiences, from the coral reefs of Kahului (Maui) to the museums of Washington D.C.*

Nominate a Teacher

Current and former students over the age of 18 and fellow teachers are invited to nominate a standout educator for a chance to win these one-of-a-kind Edu-Vacations. Parents may also nominate a teacher on behalf of their children who are under the age of 18. To submit a teacher for consideration, nominators must complete a submission on chase.com/teachthelove describing how this teacher impacted their life and provide examples of how the teacher went above and beyond in their classroom style, teachings, leadership, and guidance.

Three grand prize winners will be able to choose from five education-inspiring destinations to travel to and have hotels, flights, and experiences for them and a guest, including:

Kahului (Maui), Hawaii for marine biology fans
Chicago, Ill. for fine arts and architecture lovers
Washington, D.C., for American History buffs
Palm Springs, Calif. for geology fanatics
Nashville, Tenn. for music connoisseurs

Seven runners-up will also be chosen to each receive 30,000 Southwest® Airlines Rapid Rewards® bonus points to use towards their own future Edu-Vacations.*

Teaming Up With Derek Hough

Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase has teamed up with Derek Hough, best known for the hit show, Dancing with the Stars, where he has appeared as a judge and instructor. Hough also portrayed a drama teacher on the Disney+ original, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Hough has shown support for schools and arts programs and the importance of early education programs and will help spread awareness for the contest and celebrate the winners.

Nominations will be accepted through November 9, 2022, at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, and nominators are required to be over 18–years-old to enter. For full Contest rules and to nominate a favorite teacher, visit chase.com/teachthelove.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card Benefits

New Southwest Rapid Rewards Cardmembers can earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This offer is available for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus, Premier, and Priority Credit Cards.

In addition to this exciting offer, Cardmembers now have more opportunities to earn towards travel with the Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card benefits, like 2x points on local transit and commuting purchases, including rideshare; internet, cable, and phone services, and select streaming purchases. All points earned with the card count toward the covetedCompanion Pass®. Southwest's Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to select one person to fly with you for free (not including taxes & fees from $5.60 one-way) every time you purchase or redeem points for a flight.

For more information or to apply for a card, visit www.chase.com/southwest. Applying for a card is not required for Contest entry.