Teacher of the Year Awards
The SUPRA Teacher of the Year Awards aim to promote, recognise and reward excellence in coursework teaching at the University of Sydney, as nominated and judged by coursework postgraduates at the University.
The Teacher of the Year Awards are uniquely student-driven. We honour lecturers and tutors in any graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master’s level unit of study at the University of Sydney.
2026 Teacher of the Year Awards – nominations now open!
SUPRA Teacher of the Year Awards are back!
If you believe your teacher was excellent and deserves to be recognised, you should nominate them for an award.
Use the form below to nominate your teacher. Nominations close 10am, Friday 31 July 2026.
Nominees and students will be invited to the awards night later in the year (details will be provided closer to the event date). Winners will also be announced through SUPRA and the University’s news platforms.
Award categories
Teacher of the Year – Lecturer
Awarded to an outstanding lecturer who demonstrates excellence in delivering course content, engaging students and supporting learning.
Teacher of the Year – Tutor
Awarded to an exceptional tutor who provides high-quality support in tutorials, fosters discussion, and enhances student understanding.
Eligibility for nomination
- Your nominated teacher taught you during Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026.
- Your nominated teacher was a unit of study coordinator, lecturer, or a tutor in the unit of study.
- Your nominated teacher was employed by the University of Sydney.
- You were enrolled at the University of Sydney for all of Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026. If you have graduated but you were enrolled in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026 you are eligible to nominate a teacher.
Please note: Nomination is for an individual teacher only. You cannot make more than one nomination.
Judging criteria
Nominees will be assessed based on the information provided on the nomination form and against the following criteria:
- passion and clarity in teaching
- constructive feedback and responsiveness
- student engagement and interaction
- support beyond the classroom
- ability to motivate student learning and development.
Please note: SUPRA reserves the right to disqualify a nominee who does not meet the criteria, or the standards set out in the University of Sydney Staff Code of Conduct.
Judging process
A panel comprising University of Sydney postgraduate coursework students will judge all eligible nominations and will work under the coordination of the SUPRA Council.
Submissions
Nominations close 10am, Friday 31 July 2026.
Teacher of the Year Award nomination form
Please answer all of the questions on the nomination form. Please provide as much detail as possible to allow the judges to understand how your teacher supports you and your learning.
Contact
If you have any questions or trouble filling out the nomination form, contact secretary@supra.usyd.edu.au.
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