Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards

Northern Territory Principal of the Year

Eligible nominees include executive contract principals.

Northern Territory Leader in Education

Eligible nominees include teaching principals, assistant principals, senior teachers, Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers, and mentor teachers.

Northern Territory Primary Educator of the Year

Eligible nominees include primary teachers (Year 1 – 6).

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 Secondary Teacher of the Year

Eligible nominees include middle years and senior secondary teachers (Year 7 – 12).

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 Inclusion Educator of the Year

Eligible nominees include special education teachers, school leaders, teachers and support staff

Northern Territory Vocational Education Trainer of the Year

Eligible nominees include vocational education trainers, teachers and coordinators who are Department of Education employees.