The Educator's eleventh Rising Stars (& School Leadership Award) report will showcase the best and brightest young professionals in Australia's K-12 education sector. This special report is open to teachers, department heads, service providers and professionals in other relevant roles.
To be eligible for a place on the list, nominees must:
To be eligible for a place on the list, nominees must:
- Be aged 35 or under as of 31 March 2026
- Be working in a role relating to the K-12 education sector in Australia
- Have demonstrated effective leadership, innovation and achievement in their career to date
- Have been in the industry for no more than 10 years
The Rising Stars (& School Leadership Award) 2026 will be published in April.
DEADLINE: Friday, 5 December 2025.
Please note, if successful, any or all information provided in this submission may be published. If providing any information of a particularly sensitive or confidential nature, please ensure these sections are clearly marked in your submission.