2009-10 Premier's Awards For Teaching Excellence

Teacher of the Year

(5 awards)

All elementary and secondary teachers

Celebrates teachers who have a contagious enthusiasm for learning, create innovative opportunities that motivate students to learn and make an exceptional contribution to the school community.

New Teacher of the Year

(3 awards)

Elementary and secondary teachers with up to three years of teaching experience

Honours new teachers who have a boundless energy and passion for teaching, collaborate with other teachers, and have a positive impact on students and the school community.

Excellent Support Staff

(3 awards)

All support staff

Celebrates a support staff member who shows an outstanding commitment to supporting students. A positive, helpful and caring attitude is essential, together with the belief that every student can succeed.

Excellence in Leadership

(2 awards)

·One award for elementary and secondary teachers

·One award for vice-principals, principals, supervisory officers and directors of education

Recognizes:

· a teacher who champions a vision of teaching excellence, and who inspires others to get involved

· a school or board leader who sets high expectations for teaching and learning, and guides their team through challenges.

Team of the Year

(1 award)

A team made up of two to 10 individuals who have worked together to achieve a common goal. Teams can include educators, support staff or both. They can work in a board office or a school, or in different schools and boards.

Honours team members who take on new challenges, engage in or implement a special project or initiative, build strong partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve a common goal.

Lifetime Achievement

(1 award)

All educators with at least 25 years of experience

Recognizes an outstanding individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership, is a role model for other educators, and makes a significant and lasting impact on the school community.