Rotary Teacher Awards

Introduct'n

• Rotary Teacher Awards were proposed by PDG Julie Mason, a Victorian Principal, and initiated by Altona City Rotary in 2018.
• A Rotary Teacher Awards Program meets the 3^rd aspect of Vocational Service: “Inspire Others to act with integrity by following Rotary’s guiding principles.”

Objectives

• Recognise and honour outstanding performance in local schools.
• Encourage early career stage teachers, experienced teachers, and outstanding teamwork in schools.
• Open opportunities for increased collaboration between Rotary and Schools, increase Rotary visibility, attract new members.

Award Categories

• Encouragement Awards: for early career stage teachers.
• Achievement Awards: for more experienced teachers.
• Team Awards: where a group of teachers (or support staff) have collaborated effectively to address an important challenge or new development for a school.

General Approach

• Invite local schools to submit nominations, which include citations and for Team Awards, may include a 1-3 min video showcasing the Team’s achievements.
• Rotary Vocational Service Award Certificates to be presented to successful nominees at an Event organized and hosted by Rotary.
• Event to be promoted to local Media, Club Newsletters & website.

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