The Educator presents the fourth annual report on the Most Influential Educators, supported by Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) in Australia. Education professionals who have had the most impact on creating a reformative teaching and learning culture in the last 18 months will be selected for publication.

Winners will be:
  • 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 on 28 March.

The Most Influential Educators 2025 report will be published on The Educator website in July.

For any questions or concerns, you may send an email to marinella.mallari@keymedia.com.

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* 1. Nominee details:

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* 2. Please explain how the nominee has had an impact on the education sector in Australia in the last 18 months.

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* 3. Why do you think the nominee is most influential? Please provide details about their professional accomplishments, initiatives and innovations and contributions to the education industry, focusing on standout achievements from the past 18 months.

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* 4. Why else should the nominee be considered for the Most Influential Educators list? For example, volunteer roles, charity work, accomplishments and positions held outside of the industry etc.

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* 5. Provide a 100-200 word recommendation. This can be from the nominee's senior colleague, etc. Please include their name, job title and email address. If nominating someone else, please provide your recommendation. This step is not compulsory but may support the application:

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* 6. Your details, if different from the nominee:

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* 7. The information provided in this submission is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If the nominee is successfully selected, I accept that any or all information provided (excluding personal information and information clearly marked confidential) may be published in the The Educator website and newsletter and will not be subject to an approval process.

The Educator is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the Australian education sector. The Educator awards participants are invited to nominate individuals who are contributing to the success of their profession, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or age.
 For any questions or concerns, you may send an email to marinella.mallari@keymedia.com

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