Nominations Open For Rotorua’s Teacher Of The Year 2026!

More FM Teacher of the Year is back for 2026, thanks to NumberWorks'nWords

Teacher of the Year celebrates our amazing teachers in Rotorua who go above and beyond, make a difference or are really good at what they do! 

You can nominate someone who has been making a difference by going above and beyond or who is just a great teacher.

AWARDS:

For 2026, there are now two awards

Teacher of the Year: Small School For school with 150 pupils  and lessTeacher of the Year: Big School For Schools with 150 pupils and more

NOMINATIONS:

Nominations are open from the 9th November 2026 and close at 13th November 2026 at 5pm. To Nominate a teach, simple register below by providing their full name and school they teach. 

VOTING: 

Voting will take place from Monday, 16th November until 8am Friday 20th November 

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The winning teacher for each category  will receive; The 2026 Teacher of the Year Award

A bouquet of flowers

Hell's Gate experience 

a $150 dinner voucher

Proudly Supported by NumberWorks'nWords Rotorua who for more than 40 years have been helping Kiwi kids succeed.

They’re open till 6.30pm weeknights, making it easier for families to get the support they need. For a free one-hour assessment and introductory lesson, talk to the friendly team at NumberWorks'nWords Rotorua today.

NOMINATE NOW:

Nominate your teacher here:

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