The World Teachers’ Day - NT Excellence Awards recognise the contribution of Northern Territory Government school teachers, specialist teachers, early childhood educators, principals, leaders and support staff who are making a difference in the lives of NT students.
This year marks 21 years of recognising and celebrating outstanding teachers in NT Government schools.
Finalists announced. See the full list of finalists.
Categories and criteria
All nominees must be working in a NT Government school or corporate office at the time of nomination, and meet the eligibility criteria below for the award category.
| Category name | Eligibility criteria |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educator of the Year | Eligible nominees include principals, school leaders, teachers, assistant teachers and support staff of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent |
| Northern Territory Corporate Based Support Person of the Year | Eligible nominees include Department of Education and Training corporate staff providing support to schools. Can be an individual or a team. |
| Northern Territory Early Childhood Educator of the Year | Eligible nominees include early childhood educators who work in preschool, Families as First Teachers (including Stay Play Learn), childcare and transition settings |
| Northern Territory Inclusion Educator of the Year | Eligible nominees include special education teachers, school leaders, teachers and support staff |
| Northern Territory Leader in Education of the Year | Eligible nominees include school leaders, assistant principals, senior teachers, highly accomplished and lead teachers |
| Northern Territory Primary Educator of the Year | Eligible nominees include primary teachers (years 1 to 6) and senior teachers |
| Northern Territory Principal of the Year | Eligible nominees include principals (level 1 to 7) |
| Northern Territory Secondary Educator of the Year | Eligible nominees include middle years and senior secondary teachers (years 7 to 12), senior teachers and vocational education trainers, teachers and coordinators |
| Northern Territory School Based Support Person of the Year | Eligible nominees include Aboriginal team teachers, support staff, administration staff, attendance officers, paraprofessionals working in classroom contexts and maintenance staff |