At Cambridge, we are incredibly proud of teachers; they are the key to inspiring children to engage in, and benefit from education so that they may go on to shape the world. We believe that the role of a school is not only to pursue academic excellence but also to motivate and empower students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and productive global citizens.

The Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards offer a unique opportunity to celebrate teachers worldwide. We invite you to nominate a current primary or secondary teacher who has made a difference.

A panel of judges select nine regional winners who will all feature on a thank you page at the beginning of new Cambridge University Press & Assessment international education books. They will also win a class set of books of their choice.

The public then vote to determine the global winner of the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. For full terms and conditions, go to our privacy page.

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Out of over 5000 nominations from 101 countries around the world, you selected Portia Dzilah from Pakro-Adjinase St. James Anglican Basic School, Ghana as the winner of the 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. Portia was born to teach, and she exemplifies the very best in education through her unwavering commitment to transforming her students' lives. 

Congratulations Portia and thank you to all who participated in celebrating the dedication of teachers worldwide.

Meet our winner

Meet our 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards winner

2025 winner, Portia Dzilah 

The nomination period for the 2026 Dedicated Teacher Awards has now closed.

From 12 000 nominations, we shortlisted 10 teachers from each of our 9 regions.

Our judging panel is in the process of reviewing the shortlist and we will announce our regional winners on 6 May 2026.

You can read more about the process in our Terms.

Nominations are now closed

2026 Shortlist

So, what does it take to be a dedicated teacher?

Listen to our 2020 winner, Patricia Abril, to find out what she thinks!