Celebrating National Thank a Teacher Day at the Essex Teaching Awards 2025

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The annual Essex Teaching Awards took place on Wednesday 18 June 2025. It was a night dedicated to honouring the passion, innovation, and dedication of educators across our county. 

Held in a vibrant ceremony on National Thank a Teacher Day, the 2025 awards brought together teachers, support staff, early years staff and education leaders to celebrate the incredible impact they make every day.

We also had some fantastic performers and inspirational speakers from the Multi Schools Council, Essex Dance Theatre and Essex Music Service.

Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, Cllr Tony Ball said: “I’m sure we can all remember a teacher, member of school staff, or an early year’s staff member who made a difference to our lives in some way.

“The Essex Teaching Awards give us the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the positive impact these individuals have on the lives of children and young people across Essex.

“I would like to congratulate everyone that won an award, was highly commended or nominated this year.”

View the full list of this year’s winners, who were nominated by their peers, parents and carers, and represent the highest calibre of teaching and support staff the county has to offer.