FBE Teaching Excellence Awards 2026
The Faculty recognizes the diverse facets of teaching through the following annual awards.
- Dean’s Excellence Award in Tutoring
- The Carol Johnston Outstanding Early Career Educator Award
- Teaching and Learning Innovation Award (individual or team)
- The Ross Williams Career Achievement award
Key Dates:
Nominations open: Monday, 3 August, 2026
Nominations close: Friday, 11 September, 2026 (COB)
Award winners will be notified: Mid October, 2026
In alignment with the University of Melbourne Teaching Excellence Awards, applicants should provide evidence of their teaching excellence that addresses one of the following criteria:
- Approaches to learning and teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn
- Development of curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field
- Approaches to assessment and feedback that foster independent learning
- Respect and support for the development of students as individuals
- Scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching
Nominations will be assessed in terms of achievement and impact upon student learning.
Citizen Expectations of Award Recipients
It is an expectation that recipients of an award will participate in FBE events such as the Open Classroom program, and/or a teaching and learning seminar, or the annual teaching symposium.
Download the nomination form here
Click here to submit your application.
Please view our Programs page for more information on each award category.
To view our past award recipients, please click here.
The WCLA is offering a drop-in session on 12 August, 10am-11am to answer questions and/or provide feedback on draft applications. If you are unable to drop-in at this time, please email fbe-wcla@unimelb.edu.au to make an appointment.