Media Release
Northern Territory Government
Department of Education and Training
Nominations now open for World Teachers’ Day NT Awards
14 April 2025
Territorians are encouraged to nominate inspirational educators, principals, leaders and support staff working across our NT Government schools for the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) NT Awards.
Formerly known as the Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards, and now in their 20th year, the awards shine a light on innovative leaders driving excellence, passionate teachers inspiring young people, and talented specialists and support staff working hard behind the scenes.
Nominations are now open across nine award categories including:
- Principal of the Year
- Leader of the Year
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year
- Inclusion Educator of the Year
- Corporate Based Support Person of the Year
- Early Childhood Educator of the Year
- Primary Educator of the Year
- School Based Support Person of the Year
- Secondary Educator of the Year.
Finalists and overall winners of each category will be announced and celebrated at World Teachers’ Day events held in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy and Tennant Creek on Friday 31 October.
If you know a great educator, principal, leader or a support staff member, make sure to nominate them.
Nominations close Friday 23 May 2025. For more information and to nominate visit wtdawards.nt.gov.au
Media contact
media.doe@education.nt.gov.au