“I urge you to dream big and to never stop learning. I urge you to excel, be determined, set goals, realise your ambitions, and never stop trying.”
President of the UAE
Honouring Excellence in Education Across Dubai
The Education Excellence Awards celebrate the dedication of teachers, school leaders, and support staff who are shaping the future of education in Dubai.
As the city continues to expand, with over 20 new schools opening in 2024 and 2025, these awards recognise those making a lasting impact on students’ lives and the education sector. Now in its second edition, the awards introduce five new categories to better represent key school stakeholders.
Open to all institutions from foundation years to Year 12, the programme features 21 categories spotlighting outstanding educators, school initiatives, and support teams driving education forward.
A panel of independent education experts will judge the entries, ensuring a fair and rigorous selection process that upholds the integrity of the awards.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 9th October 2025, following World Teachers’ Day.
Programme Dates
Nominations Live
Nominations Deadline
Shortlist Revealed
Early Bird Rates End
Late Pass Rates Start
Awards Ceremony
The nominations are now open!
Submit your entries across 23 categories before the deadline and showcase your achievements.
Why Nominate?
Benchmark your Success
Stand Out
Boost employee morale
The whole deal
Have Fun!
Who Can Participate?
Schools
Educators & Faculty
Awards Categories
Individual Categories
- Innovative Teacher of the Year
- Classroom Teacher of the Year 🄝
- English Teacher of the Year
- Science Teacher of the Year
- Maths Teacher of the Year
- Arabic/Islamic Teacher of the Year
- Humanities Teacher of the Year 🄝
- Languages Teacher of the Year 🄝
- Librarian of the Year 🄝
- Teaching Assistant of the Year
- Unsung Hero of the Year
- Head Teacher of the Year
Department Categories
- Inclusion Programme of the Year
- STEAM Programme of the Year
- Music, Arts & Drama Department of the Year
- Physical Education Department of the Year
Team Categories
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Initiative of the Year 🄝
- Connection with the Community Award
- School Opening of the Year 🄝
- Foundation Stage Team of the Year
- Primary School Team of the Year
- Secondary School Team of the Year
- School Team of the Year