Nominations for the Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching are now open.
The Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching honours outstanding K-12 teachers in all disciplines who have demonstrated innovation in instruction and a commitment to engaging and preparing their students for future success.
Nomination forms should give examples of how the teacher:
- Improves student success and engagement.
- Demonstrates leadership.
- Uses innovative approaches to instruction in the classroom.
The Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching recognizes inspirational and compassionate K-12 teachers who have gone above and beyond to support the social, emotional and mental well-being of their students, colleagues or school community as a whole.
Nomination forms should give examples of how the teacher:
- Improves student success and engagement.
- Fosters respectful relationships and partnerships.
- Supports the well-being of the school community through teaching and learning.
- Demonstrates leadership.
- Promotes safe, inclusive and equitable spaces in the school environment.
The deadline for submissions is June 26, 2026. Eligible nominees are active educators teaching in the 2025-26 school year. Winners will be announced at a ceremony early in the 2026-27 school year.
These awards recognize teaching excellence in areas that are meaningful and impactful for K-12 students in Newfoundland and Labrador. More information on the awards is available on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning website.
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“It is an honour to recognize the work and commitment of the incredible teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our teachers rise to the challenge every day and find creative and inspiring ways to teach, connect, and support young people in their communities. I look forward to celebrating and learning more about their exceptional achievements.”
Honourable Tony Wakeham
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“We are proud of all teachers who dedicate themselves to teaching our children in innovative ways every day in schools. They demonstrate compassion to support the well-being of students. These awards recognize their hard work and commitment to our greatest resource, our children. I encourage everyone to nominate a teacher who they feel displays exceptional commitment to teaching.”
Honourable Paul Dinn
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
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