Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Community Language Teacher of the Year Awards 2026, celebrating the remarkable teachers who strengthen Western Australia's linguistic and cultural diversity.
Presented by Community Languages WA in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Interests, the annual awards recognise educators who demonstrate exceptional commitment to language preservation, student engagement, and community connection.
Community language schools play a vital role in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and these awards highlight the individuals whose dedication ensures these languages, heritages, and cultures continue to thrive.
Two award categories will be presented, the Outstanding Community Language Teacher of the Year Award and the Emerging Community Language Teacher of the Year Award.
Community members, students, parents, and school leaders are encouraged to submit nominations for teachers who have made a meaningful and lasting impact.
In 2025, the WA Government invested a record $2.345 million in the Community Languages Program, supporting 18,291 students across 59 community language schools teaching 37 languages, as well as the Italian Language In-School Insertion Program.
Nominations for the Outstanding Community Language Teacher of the Year Awards 2026 close on Monday, 15 June 2026.
For more information or to submit a nomination, visit the Outstanding Community Language Teacher of the Year Awards webpage.