The Manitoba government is celebrating World Teachers’ Day by opening nominations for the 2025-26 Excellence in Education Awards, which recognize outstanding teachers and school leaders across the province.
“Educators play a vital role in shaping the future of our children and our communities,” said Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt. “These awards honour the dedication, creativity and leadership of teachers and school leaders who go above and beyond to help students succeed.”
The awards celebrate exceptional contributions within Manitoba’s education system and highlight the province’s commitment to recognizing excellence in teaching and leadership. Nominations close Dec. 4, and recipients will be honoured at a ceremony in spring 2026.
Award categories include:
• Teaching Excellence Award
• Outstanding New Teacher Award
• Outstanding Team Collaboration Award
• Outstanding School Leader Award
• Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education
The premier’s award is chosen from nominees across the other four categories and honours those whose work has made a remarkable and far-reaching impact on students and their school communities.
Eligible nominees must hold a valid permanent Manitoba teaching certificate and work directly with kindergarten to Grade 12 students. School leaders must be principals or vice-principals. Nominations can be submitted by parents, guardians, students, school trustees, teachers or administrators.
World Teachers’ Day, established by UNESCO and Education International, has been celebrated globally on Oct. 5 since 1994.
