Individual Educator Awards

The Educator Awards recognise inspiring educators and supporters* who have demonstrated “educational distinction”, by meaningfully advancing an Islamic vision for education, enacting aligned innovative and responsive educational practice, with positive impact on the holistic development of Muslim learners.

* The Educator Awards are open to educators, educational leaders, educational teams, and governors, as well as those in educational support roles such as student advisors and community liaison members. See each Award eligibility for more. 

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Award Categories

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Educator Award for Distinction in Beginning to Teach

The Distinction in Beginning to Teach Award provides recognition for inspirational educators with up to three years of experience.

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Educator Award for Excellence & Innovation in Teaching

The Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award provides recognition for inspirational educators with over three years of experience.

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Educator Award for Distinction in Leadership

The Distinction in Leadership Award provides recognition for classroom educators or educational leaders who have demonstrated a key role in “leading learning” and enhancing teaching and learning in their school setting and/or community.

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Educator Award for Outstanding Contribution to School Community

The Outstanding Contribution to School Community Award provides recognition for inspirational educators who are the heart and soul of the school community.

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Educator Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching

The Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award recognises educators and educational leaders with an exceptional history of service for over fifteen years or more in an Islamic educational setting in Australia.

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