Bay Staters encouraged to submit nominations by April 17 for a chance to win a teachers’ lounge makeover for their school

Wellpoint, a health benefits company in Massachusetts, is once again partnering with the Boston Bruins to kick off the Second Annual Teachers' Lounge Makeover Contest, recognizing teachers and school personnel for their contributions to our communities. The community is invited to nominate outstanding schools, where their respective teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to enrich student lives and enhance educational outcomes.

“After seeing the incredible response and impact of last year’s program, we’re excited to bring this contest back for a second year alongside the Boston Bruins,” said David Morales, general manager of Wellpoint. “At Wellpoint, we’re committed to simplifying the healthcare experience and advancing whole health across the communities we serve. Educators play a critical role in shaping student well-being every day, and this is one way we can show our appreciation. We look forward to recognizing another outstanding school this year.”

In 2025, Edith C. Baker School in Brookline was named the inaugural winner of the Teachers’ Lounge Makeover Contest, receiving a refreshed space with new furniture, updated amenities, and healthy snacks to support staff collaboration and well-being. The makeover brought a meaningful moment of celebration to the school community after they experienced the loss of a beloved colleague.

Wellpoint and the Boston Bruins invite the community to visit the contest page at bostonbruins.com/teacherloungemakeover by Friday, April 17 to nominate a deserving school for a chance to win. Fans will be prompted to answer the question, “Why should the school be picked for a teachers’ lounge makeover?” If selected, the school’s teachers’ lounge will receive a complete makeover including a paint refresh, new furniture, and more.

Learn more about the program at bostonbruins.com/teacherloungemakeover.

About Wellpoint:

Wellpoint is a health benefits company with deep, long-standing roots in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serving Group Insurance Commission (GIC) members, retirees, and their families for more than 30 years. Wellpoint provides health benefits exclusively to people insured through the GIC, offering a variety of plan options that provide comprehensive medical benefits. All of our plans also include coverage for prescription drugs and behavioral health services. Administrative services for the plan are provided by Wellpoint Life & Health Insurance Company. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is solely responsible for determination of eligibility and payment of any amounts due under the plan. For more information, go to wellpointmass.com.

About Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins are the oldest U.S.-based National Hockey League club and one of the league’s “Original Six” franchises, having recently celebrated its Centennial on December 1, 2024. The Bruins have remained one of the NHL’s most successful franchises throughout their history, ranking second in all-time wins and capturing six Stanley Cups (1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, 2011). Fifty-nine members of the organization have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, while 13 players have had their numbers retired by the organization, an honor reflected by the banners which hang from the rafters at TD Garden, where the team plays its home games. For more information about the Boston Bruins, please visit www.BostonBruins.com.

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Wellpoint and the Boston Bruins invite the community to visit the contest page at bostonbruins.com/teacherloungemakeover by Friday, April 17 to nominate a deserving school for a chance to win.