Award categories

Choose from five individual categories

With so many inspiring teachers out there, we couldn’t just pick one winner. That’s why our expert judges will select a gold, silver and bronze winner in each of the five categories. Whether you're looking to nominate someone who teaches primary, secondary or adult learners, is a newly qualified educator, or is leading the way with innovative teaching methods, there's a category for you.

Teaching Young Minds English

Supported by Disney Consumer Products

First experiences of learning English can shape a love of language that lasts a lifetime. This category celebrates primary educators who’ve set young learners up for long-term success in English through their nurturing, engaging approach that gives children the confidence to continue their language learning journey.

Empowering Teen Confidence in English

Supported by BBC

The teenage years can be a make-or-break moment for language learning and the future paths it unlocks. This category recognizes dedicated teachers who’ve helped teen learners maintain their engagement and commitment to learning English by helping them build the confidence they need to speak up and discover the joy of being themselves in English.

Cultivating Lifelong Learners in English

Supported by the Global Scale of English (GSE)

Learning English as an adult comes with its own unique set of motivations and challenges, with learners often balancing a whole range of responsibilities. This category celebrates the teachers that enable and inspire adult learners with their empathetic, innovative approach that gives adult learners the confidence to change their opportunities by learning English.

Innovation in English Language Teaching

Supported by Mondly by Pearson

Teaching is a dynamic discipline and this category celebrates those who are themselves great learners, and who are always striving to bring the best new technology and techniques to teaching English. We’re looking for educators who have challenged traditional practices, implemented innovative teaching methods and inspired change in the way English is taught.

Rising Stars of English Language Teaching

Supported by Pearson English Language Learning

Just like learning English, teaching is a journey. This category recognizes those at the very start of their English language teaching careers (less than three years’ experience) who are already making a big difference by leading the way when it comes to building learners’ confidence to be themselves in English.