Nominations for the 2024 Public Education Awards are now open.

The awards showcase the exceptional work occurring every day across NSW public education - by schools, students, teachers, employees and parents - and were previously known as the Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence.

Among the seven award categories in 2024 is the Secretary’s Award for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

This award recognises and celebrates those in NSW public education who proactively advocate for and celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging.

It is open to all current employees of the NSW Department of Education, including casual staff, temporary staff and contractors.

The seven award categories for 2024 are:

• Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement

• Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
  

• Secretary’s Award for Excellent Service - Teaching and School Operations

• Secretary's Award for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

• Secretary’s Award for an Outstanding School Initiative

• Secretary’s School Achievement Award

• Public School Parent of the Year

Award nominations close on 14 May and the winners will be announced at a gala event at Sydney Town Hall on Monday 5 August.

More information is available on the Public Education Foundation website.