To encourage, recognise, honour and reward the work of dedicated, talented, innovative and inspiring teachers.

NEiTA objectives are to:

• Recognise teachers and leaders who represent excellence within their teaching profession through their contribution to the advancement of education at a local, regional or national levels.
• Raise community confidence in the teaching profession.
• Encourage and support increased professional development of teachers.
• Provide grants and award prizes to teachers and leaders who have demonstrated a particularly high level of dedication and professional expertise and excellence.
• Encourage the enjoyment of learning.

All NEiTA winners receive up to a $10,000 Professional Development Grant, a glass blown apple trophy and a framed certificate. 

Who can nominate: 

• all teachers are encouraged to nominate themselves
• parents, grandparents or guardians
• colleagues, peers and school leaders
• community organisations, school councils and parent associations

Who is eligible:

• Must be qualified and registered teachers and principals in primary, special, and secondary schools in Australia or New Zealand.
• Must have a minimum of two years' teaching experience.
• Must be currently employed, meeting at least 0.6 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) per week
• Nominee has not received a NEiTA Award in the past 3 years (except the NEiTA Trustees Alumni Award)
• Has not received the NEiTA Trustees Alumni Award

• Website: https://www.neita.com/contact-us