2026 World Teachers' Day NT Excellence Award winners announced
Every year our school teachers, specialist teachers, early childhood educators, principals, leaders and support staff continue to impress with their dedication and enthusiasm to deliver quality learning to young Territorians.
Overall winners of the 2026 awards
- Principal of the Year: Fathma Mauger, Larrakeyah Primary School, Darwin
- Leader in Education of the Year: Nicole Gadd, Casuarina Street Primary School, Big Rivers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educator of the Year: Maria Raymond, Newcastle Waters School, Barkly Region
- Corporate Based Support Person of the Year: Jodianne Stanley, Big Rivers Corporate Office, Big River
- Early Childhood Educator of the Year: Brooke McAllan, Gillen Primary School, Central
- Inclusion Educator of the Year: Bianca Tyler, Nemarluk School, Darwin
- Primary Educator of the Year: Rose Baartz, Driver Primary School, Top End
- School Based Support Person of the Year: Sarah Robertson, Braitling Primary School, Central
- Secondary Educator of the Year: Darcy Crouch, Ramingining School, East Arnhem
To see the full list of overall and regional winners, go to the World Teachers’ Day – NT Excellence Awards website.
