Teach Portsmouth Awards return asking city to nominate an education superstar
The Teach Portsmouth Awards return to Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 12 June 2025 from 6pm - 9pm to celebrate the achievements of the city's education workforce.
To coincide with the launch, Teach Portsmouth has opened nominations online for the people's choice award category.
People are being asked to nominate a school or college staff member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. Teachers, support staff, volunteers, head teachers (and other senior team members) can be recognised within this category.
Councillor Suzy Horton, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education at Portsmouth City Council said:
"The Teach Portsmouth Awards are one way we celebrate and recognise the city's education superstars. The people's choice award gives the community a voice and enables individuals to share their stories about those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
"We know there are incredible staff out there who support children, young people and families in different ways. The awards provide an opportunity to shine a light on those who make a difference every day. All we need is your help to recognise them."
Councillor Suzy Horton
To nominate, people visit the Teach Portsmouth website to complete a short form. The form asks for the person's name and school as well as a supporting statement about why they deserve the award.
In 2023, Michelle Chadwick, a teacher at Priory School won the people's choice award after being nominated by a parent for the support she received for her child.
Michelle was praised for creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, where everyone's voices are heard and valued. Michelle said:
"I was overwhelmed and surprised to be nominated. It's something I never expected, especially knowing that someone took the time and effort to put my name forward. It felt like a big 'thank you,' and that meant so much to me. It's not something you experience every day, and I truly felt appreciated.
"Winning the award was deeply emotional. It showed me that I must be making a positive impact on young people and their families, which is why I do this work. My family were incredibly proud—this recognition is something they still bring up even now."
Michelle Chadwick
The Teach Portsmouth Awards is one way Portsmouth City Council showcases best practice in education, encouraging staff to stay local to educate children, young people and families.
The event also recognises the talents of professionals across early years, primary, secondary and post-16.
The people's choice category is the only award that the public can nominate in. Other award categories open in the new year and are completed by senior school representatives only.
For those who plan to nominate someone in the people's choice award category, they are encouraged to provide examples of how the individual has gone above and beyond the call of duty. This information will be reviewed by a shortlisting panel made up of local education experts in April 2025.
Nominate a school superstar
Get ready to nominate someone in education who has gone above and beyond for you. The deadline for entries is Friday 20 December 2024.
Don't forget, your nomination must be for someone in a Portsmouth school or college. They must also still be working in the school/college for their nomination to reach them.
For more information and to nominate, visit the Teach Portsmouth Awards page.
Callum Murphy 