National Career Awards 2009
Careers Teacher of the Year

We are looking for a special teacher - their job title may be Careers Teacher, Careers Co-ordinator, Work related Co-ordinator, this person may even be a Head of Year, BUT they are responsible for a high quality careers education programme in school.  

This person will have done some or all of the following:

• Has developed an outstanding careers education programme in their school
• Manages / co-ordinates or delivers a high quality careers education programme
• Is well respected within their school for the high quality careers education programme
• Has contributed to improving standards in their school through the careers education programme
• Has worked with other schools in the area to improve standards
• Has worked in partnership with other organisations to improve the careers education programme
• Is a teacher who has the respect of the students in the school with regards to the outstanding support he / she may offer them at all times

Please download and complete the application form (right) and tell us why you think your nominated person should be the 2009 Careers Teacher of the Year, along with supporting evidence.

Free entry and extended deadline!
Send your entry to us as soon as possible before the new closing date of 25th September 2009.  Entry fees for this category have been waived, so if you know of a Careers Teacher that fits the above  description, please nominate them for Careers Teacher of the Year.

If you need any further information, please contact Kathryn Keay on 01384 445627 or email  

Good luck with your entry!

National Career Awards 2008 Winners

NCA 2009 Entry Form

Notes for Entrants

The context of career guidance continues to undergo significant changes which offer huge challenges to managers and practitioners in terms of service delivery, ethos and policy; this year's awards will doubtless reflect these ongoing challenges.

Should you receive one of these prestigious awards you will:

• Have been independently judged to be at the top of your profession
• Be held up as a model of good practice
• Be invited to the awards ceremony at our Annual Conference & Exhibition
• Be the subject of local and national media interest
• Gain a heightened reputation with key stakeholders beyond the sector
• Be featured in the full-colour National Career Awards booklet

Please complete the application form (right) and tell us why you think you are the best in your chosen category, along with supporting evidence to back up your claim. Send your entry to us as soon as possible and remember there is no limit to the number of entries you can submit but each entry must be made on a separate form and accompanied by an entry fee.

If you need any further information, please contact Kathryn Keay on 01384 445627 or email