News ReleaseGovernment of ManitobaOctober 6, 2026
Nominations open for Manitoba’s 2026-27 education awards
Students, families and school communities can nominate eligible K-12 educators by Dec. 6, with recipients honoured in spring 2027.
Summary
Manitoba is accepting nominations for the 2026-27 Excellence in Education Awards. Nominations are due Dec. 6; recipients will be honoured at a ceremony in spring 2027.
- Who can nominate: Parents or legal guardians, students, school trustees, fellow teachers, and school or division administrators.
- Who is eligible: Most nominees must have a valid, permanent Manitoba teaching certificate and work directly with K-12 students in a school. The school nutrition award does not require a teaching certificate.
- Award categories: Teaching excellence, outstanding new teacher, team collaboration, school leadership, school nutrition, and the premier’s award. The premier’s award winner is selected from nominees in the other categories.
Nomination forms and criteria are available at the Manitoba education department’s website.
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Source: Government of Manitoba