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10/14/2025 – 09:25 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Horace Mann, a leading financial services provider with a focus on educators and community service professionals, has announced the winners of its 2025 Ready. Set. Inspire. Classroom Makeover Sweepstakes. The initiative, designed to bolster educational environments, highlights the critical role financial institutions can play in community enrichment.
From left to right: Lotus Elementary School principal Matt Peters, Horace Mann Agent Alina Knish and Lotus Elementary School teacher Kelly Roland with the $25,000 grand prize sweepstakes check.
Grand Prize Winner
Lotus Elementary School in Spring Grove, Illinois, emerged as the grand prize recipient, securing a $25,000 classroom makeover. The funds will be used to transform a classroom with new furniture and advanced educational tools. This type of investment could impact student engagement and academic outcomes, offering a tangible return for the institution and community.
“This is a big deal for our school,” said Kelly Roland, teacher at Lotus Elementary School. “I can’t wait to see the plans for our classroom makeover. This is for our whole school and all our students, not just our classroom.” Analyzing Roland’s statement, it’s clear this is more than just a classroom issue, it’s a beacon of hope for the whole educational community in the school.
Steve Chauby, Chief Marketing and Distribution Officer at Horace Mann, commented, “We’re proud to recognize Lotus Elementary School as the recipient of our Classroom Makeover Sweepstakes. This investment not only benefits the students and educators directly but provides Horace Mann a chance to further establish its brand as a key stakeholder in this specific market.” He further noted that the firm’s commitment extends beyond financial solutions, “By supporting teachers and their classrooms, we’re helping to build stronger communities and inspire lifelong learning.” Chauby’s input highlights corporate social responsibility in a competitive finacial industry, suggesting a focus on long-term value creation beyond traditional ROI metrics.
Additional Winners
Besides the grand prize, Horace Mann awarded 20 schools with $1,500 grants each and 50 educators received $250 gift cards each for their back-to-school needs.
Schools that received $1,500 back-to-school celebration grants:
Sandra G., Stockton, CA — Hamilton Elementary School
Brian O., Newhall, CA — Placerita Junior High School
An’drea F., Manchester, CT — Verplanck Elementary School
Gina H., Clay City, IL — Clay City Junior High School
Andrea H., Escanaba, MI — Lemmer Elementary School
Nancy L., Parchment, MI — Parchment High School
Kris O., Princeton, MN — Princeton High School
Parenthia G., Fairmont, NC — Rosenwald Elementary School
Terry M., Gaston, NC — Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Tashia D., Battle Creek, NE — St. John’s Lutheran School
Angelina D., Santa Fe, NM — Pinon Elementary
Megan F., Pickerington, OH — Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
Laura G., Duncan Falls, OH — Duncan Falls Elementary School
Brenda D., Mustang, OK — Mustang Horizon Intermediate Center
Priscilla C., Lubbock, TX — McWhorter Elementary School
Kara L., Deer Park, TX — San Jacinto Elementary School
Nicole R., Garland, TX — Kimberlin Academy
Breanna S., Richardson, TX — Dartmouth Elementary School
Tami G., Cottonwood Heights, UT — Butler Middle School
Barb S., Vienna, VA — Colvin Run Elementary School
About Horace Mann
Horace Mann Educators Corporation specializes in providing financial services and insurance solutions for educators and those serving their communities. Horace Mann, founded in 1945, is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.
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