Photo of Daniel Hensley , a special education teacher at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, receiving a check from Michigan State University Coach Tom Izzo for being the recipient of the Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.Winners of the weekly award receive a plaque, a $500 cash prize, and a $500 grant to their classroom, school or school district. . One of the weekly winners will be selected as the Educator of the Year and will receive a $10,000 cash prize.