Innovation in Teaching Award

This is an annual award and is coordinated by th WA Education Department. It is available only to public school teachers. In rotation over four years, the award goes to an early childhood, primary, secondary and education support teacher. Nominations are called for by the Regional Executive Directors who contact their principals and ask for recommendations for outstanding and innovative teachers in in the category of the year's rotation. The nominations are then sent to the coordinating Executive Director who invites nominated teachers to submit an application which includes information on the teacher's background, reasons why they think they were nominated for the award and what they would do with the grant if a winner. A panel of senior educators then shortlist five finalist and submites their applications to the trustees of the Sangora Education Foundation who determine the winner.

Winners

1. 2018

   Lisa Young

2. 2016

   Nikki Pead

3. 2015

   Tracy Smith

4. 2014

   Kimberley Wildish

   Kylie Davis

5. 2013

   Caitlyn Haines

   Nicole Louise Reade

6. 2012

   Justin Mortley

7. 2011

   Elizabeth Phillips

8. 2010

   Sarah Gasmier

9. 2009

   Melinda Welton

10. 2008

    Alison Kerimofski

11. 2007

    Brendon Nutt

    Fleur Ambrosa

12. 2006

    Kellee Williams

13. 2005

    Sharon Cousens

14. 2004

    Philippa Moffat

15. 2003

    Keith Marley

16. 2002

    Joanne Hull

17. 2001

    Joanne Payne

18. 2000

    Trenton Harris

19. 1999

    Bronwyn Mather

    Pamela Sherrard

20. 1998

    Jan Matthews

21. 1997

    Susan Retallack