Presented by The Educator Australia, the Most Influential Educator Awards celebrate outstanding leaders and changemakers across five categories. Educators and teachers can be nominated for being

• innovative
• abreast of current research and best practice
• adaptable
• systemic
• relational.

Nominees must be one of the following

• education leaders, including but not limited to the founders and administration of a school or program
• changemakers who have made an impact on many students and school communities in Australia in the face of adversity
• award-winning educators that have been recognised for their contributions to the Australian education industry
• educators who have demonstrated innovation and creativity are driving the education industry forward.

Nominations close Friday 28 March. The report of the Most Influential Educators will be published on The Educator website in July.