This award is intended to recognise the importance of the work of Australian teachers who are contributing to the use of ICTs in their schools. Administrators in schools, district and regional personnel and people attached to offices of school systems also contribute to learning, schools and the professional computer education community, but this award focuses on recognising the efforts of classroom based educators.

Nominees must be based in a school and considered a member of the teaching staff of that school.

Criteria for Selection

Candidates should submit an application which contains a brief biography and organizes evidence under two headings:

Recognition within own institution

The applicant is respected as a leader and innovator in his / her own institution in relation to:

• Work with students
• Work with colleagues
• Work with parents

Recognition outside own institution

The applicant is perceived as a leader and innovator by outside individuals, groups or organizations in relation to:

• Work with teachers in other institutions
• Participation in the work and events of member associations of ACCE
• Publications (including web based)
• Contributions to conferences and other professional development activities.