About The teaching awards
The Teaching Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Education
The Pearson National Teaching Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contributions of teachers, teaching assistants, headteachers, and other education professionals across the United Kingdom. The awards are open to all schools and further education colleges in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The Teaching Awards were established in 1998 by Lord Puttnam CBE as a way of recognizing the hard work and dedication of teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in their students' lives. Since then, the awards have become one of the most prestigious accolades for educators in the UK.
Each year, thousands of nominations are received from students, parents, colleagues, and members of the public who want to recognize an exceptional teacher or educator. The nominations are then reviewed by a panel of judges who select winners for each category.
The categories for The Teaching Awards include:
- Teacher of the Year
- Headteacher of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Outstanding New Teacher Award
- FE Lecturer of the Year
- School Support Staff Member of the Year
Winners receive a trophy at a glittering ceremony held in London each year. They also receive national recognition for their achievements through media coverage on television and radio.
But it's not just about winning an award – being nominated is also an incredible achievement that shows how much your colleagues appreciate your hard work. It's a chance to celebrate excellence within your school or college community.
Nominations for The Teaching Awards close on 28th February 2020. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding contribution to education – whether they're a teacher or support staff member – why not nominate them today?
To nominate someone for The Teaching Awards:
1) Visit www.teachingawards.com/nominate.
2) Choose which category you would like to nominate them under.
3) Fill out the nomination form, including a short statement about why you think they deserve to win.
4) Submit your nomination before the deadline.
Remember, The Teaching Awards are not just about recognizing individual achievements – they're also about celebrating the incredible work that goes on in schools and colleges across the UK every day. By nominating someone for an award, you're helping to shine a light on the amazing work that educators do and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
So why not take a few minutes today to nominate someone who deserves recognition for their hard work? It could make all the difference to them – and it could inspire others to strive for excellence in education too.