Who is eligible?

All elementary and secondary teachers

What are the selection criteria?

The teacher:

• demonstrates a contagious enthusiasm for learning
• makes an exceptional contribution to the school community
• inspires students to take on new challenges and reach their full potential
• creates innovative and challenging opportunities that help students learn
• connects ideas to student interests and to their lives beyond the classroom
• creates a supportive learning environment
• uses different teaching methods to match student learning styles
• demonstrates a thorough command of subject and curriculum
• is committed to their own professional development and to teaching excellence
• is a role model for other teachers

What are some examples of excellent teaching?

There are many ways to be an outstanding teacher, and as many reasons to nominate someone for a Premier's Award. For example, you might nominate a teacher who uses really innovative teaching methods. A teacher who thinks outside the box and advances new approaches to teaching and learning.

Or maybe it's someone who is outstanding at improving students' reading, writing and communication skills. Someone who inspires kids to read and to love reading; to write and to love writing; and to communicate with more than just words.

See more reasons to nominate someone for a Premier's Award.

How many awards are there?

Five people will receive the Teacher of the Year award.