WA Education Awards - Department of Education

WA Education Awards

The WA Education Awards celebrate the achievements of public schools and teachers in Western Australia, delivering positive outcomes for all students.

This year, there are 8 award categories that recognise excellence in public education.

All Western Australian public schools and teachers are eligible to be nominated, including early childhood, education support and special educational needs.

Nominations are now closed for 2026. Finalists will be announced later in Term 3.

Award categories
Key dates

Minister’s Teacher of the Year
Excellence in school leadership
Excellence in teaching and learning - primary
Excellence in teaching and learning - secondary
Excellence in cultural responsiveness
Excellence in disability and inclusion
Excellence in wellbeing and learning
Excellence in early childhood education

For more information refer to award categories.

Nominations open – Monday 15 June
Nominations close – Wednesday 29 July at 5pm
Judging – August to October
Announcement of finalists – September
Presentation event – Monday 16 November

WA Education Awards

WA Education Awards

Check out some of the highlights from the presentation event.

WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

Minister’s Teacher of the Year 2025 Chris Lambe.

Winners at the WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

Dr Karl on stage at the WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

Performers on stage at the WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

Winners on stage at the WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.

Stage at the WA Education Awards 2025 presentation event.