Media Release

Northern Territory Government

Department of Education Celebrate leading educators and services in the Territory

16 May 2024

Now is the time to acknowledge the Territory’s most outstanding early childhood and outside school hours educators and services, with nominations for the Northern Territory (NT) Education and Care Awards now open.

First held in 2013, the awards celebrate the incredible achievements of early childhood and outside school hours educators and services across the Territory.

The awards recognise individuals and services who continue to deliver excellent learning opportunities, are innovative in their approach and demonstrate exceptional commitment to achieving quality outcomes for young Territorians and their families.

People of all ages are encouraged to nominate an educator or service they feel exemplifies an outstanding commitment to early childhood education in the NT.

There are multiple award categories including ‘Outstanding Aboriginal Educator’, ‘Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher’, ‘Outstanding Leader’, ‘Outstanding Educator’ and ‘Outstanding Education and Care Program’.

Award nominations close on Friday, 14 June 2024.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Esplanade in Darwin on Friday, 11 October 2024 from 6pm to 8.30pm.

Award winners will receive $1,500 (each individual award) and $2,000 (program award) to put towards professional learning objectives, which will ultimately lead to quality improvements in the Territory’s education and care services.

For more information and to nominate someone, visit [https://educationandcareawards.nt.gov.au/].

Quotes from Department of Education Chief Executive Karen Weston:

“These awards play a vital role in recognising the amazing work that educators do day-in, day-out across the NT.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have so many inspiring educators in the Territory who dedicate themselves to providing the best possible educational outcomes for our children.

“It’s important to take the time to celebrate and reflect on the outstanding work of our early childhood educators and services across the education and care sector. I would encourage everyone to consider submitting a nomination for the 2024 NT Education and Care Awards.”

Quotes from 2023 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award Winner Rachel Jericho:

“The award prize money has allowed me to commence a Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Research and Practice.

“I strongly believe that there needs to be more people who are trained to support these complex challenges.

“I’m at Larapinta Child and Family Centre doing what I love and what lots of families and children need.”

Media contact: media.doe@education.nt.gov.au or 0401 119 215

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