Minister’s Graduate Achievement Award

The Minister's Graduate Achievement Award recognises a pre-service teacher (PST) who has recently graduated, or is about to graduate, from a South Australian Initial Teacher Education program, who has overcome a hurdle during their study, for example a personal, academic, financial, or health issue that may have otherwise been a barrier to their success.

Each of South Australia's ITE providers is able to nominate up to three of their PSTs, who are completing either an accredited Bachelor or Masters degree, and intend to register with the Teachers Registration Board in 2026/2027 for the prize.

The winner will have their registration fees for the first five years reimbursed by the Board (excluding the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check fee).

Along with the Minister's Graduate Achievement Award Application Form, nominations must include:

  1. A current unofficial transcript showing student achievement and GPA.
  2. A written statement from the PST, between 1000 -1500 words describing an issue or situation they have had to overcome during their study, including describing key learning activities from their degree, outstanding achievements from their study, and where they see themselves within the teaching profession in five years' time.
  3. A written statement from the nominating academic staff member, or mentor teacher from one of the PST's professional experiences, between 1000-1500 words, addressing the PST's suitability for the teaching profession, how the PST has worked to overcome a hurdle during their study, and achievements from their study that makes them suitable for consideration for the award.

The successful recipient will be presented with an award to be held in the Adelaide Town Hall, Banqueting Room, between 5-7pm on Wednesday 23rd of September 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically to professional.standards@trb.sa.edu.au no later than midnight on Sunday 23rd of August 2026.

The Teachers Registration Board Distinguished Teacher Service Awards

(formerly the Teachers Registration Board Service Award)

The Teachers Registration Board Distinguished Teacher Service Awards recognises teachers with 20 or more years of service to the teaching profession. Teachers are able to self-nominate, be nominated by a community member or nominated by another registered teacher who is currently working with the nominee or has done so in the five years prior to nomination.

Nominations should include a CV (or other statement), including the nominee's contact details and showing employment history over the past 20 years.**

Along with the TRB Distinguished Teacher Service Awards Application Form, nominations must be supported by a statement of no more than 1500 words addressing one or more of the following criteria:

  • Impact the nominee has had on the academic, social, and mental wellbeing of their learners
  • Nominee's engagement with contemporary teaching practices, and/or community activities, to promote learner engagement, attendance and/or academic growth
  • Nominee's collaboration with colleagues, including mentorship to new teachers or contributing to professional learning communities
  • Any other activities undertaken by the nominee that makes them an outstanding long-career teacher

Nominations will be considered across three Award Categories:

  • Early Childhood
  • Primary
  • Secondary

** Potential nominees should not be discouraged if their CV indicates periods of maternity leave.

Successful recipients will receive a cash prize and be invited to an Award Presentation at the Adelaide Town Hall, in the Banqueting Room, on Wednesday 23rd of September from 5:00-7:00pm.

Applications must be submitted electronically to professional.standards@trb.sa.edu.au no later than midnight on Sunday 23rd of August 2026.