National Excellence in Teaching Awards Nominations Open

Parents, students and schools are invited to nominate great educators for a National Excellence in Teaching Award.

This year, NEiTA wants to recognise educators who are ‘teaching for tomorrow’ so the 2023 awards will celebrate and recognise educators who are doing important work preparing students for a fast paced future world.

Young teachers, inspiring teachers, teams, principals, preschool teachers and regional educators are all eligible for an award and a generous prize.

Winners receive a professional development grant of up to $10,000 to further their career and to find ways to help their students reach their potential. They’ll be honoured in an awards ceremony and be invited to meet and network with the other recipients and NEiTA alumni.

“Recent research found when exploring what contributes to the overwhelming sense of satisfaction with their child's school, the number one response for parents in determining satisfaction was teacher quality.

“NEiTA is the perfect way for parents and students to celebrate teacher quality, and recognise inspirational educators, teachers and school principals,” NEiTA Foundation Chairperson, Catherine O’Sullivan said.

The National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) started in 1994 in Australia and 1996 in New Zealand. Since inception, nearly 40,000 teachers have been nominated. More than 1,100 teachers have received over $1,200,000 in professional development grants and prizes.

Nominations can be made until 21 July 2023 at www.neita.com.