The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards 2024

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards in partnership with the UK's leading music exam board ABRSM recognise and reward music teachers who are making a real difference to the musical lives of young people.

Last year, we celebrated five inspiring musical educators from across the nation. And now, nominations are open for 2024!

Teachers can be nominated into ONE of the following categories: 1) Teachers of Primary School Age, 2) Teachers of Secondary/High School Age, 3) SEND Music Teachers, 4) Visiting Music Teachers, 5) Best Music Learning Initiative.

After entries close, a panel of expert industry judges will select a winner from the first four categories, and draw up a shortlist for the fifth category, which will go to a public vote.

The five category winners will each receive £3,000 to spend on musical instrument and equipment of their choice for their school, all thanks to Viking.

Entries close on Friday 12 July 2024.

Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass present 2023 Classic FM Music Teachers of the Year with certificates at Classic FM Live with Viking

2023 Visiting Music Teacher winner Nimai Walcott

2023 Visiting Music Teacher winner Nimai Walcott

2023 SEND winner Jason Redhead

2023 SEND winner Jason Redhead

2023 Secondary School winner Siân Lane

2023 Primary School winner Emily Jones

2023 Primary School winner Emily Jones

2023 Best Music Learning 2023 Best Initiative winner EA Music Service and Ulster Orchestra

2023 Best Music Learning 2023 Best Initiative winner EA Music Service and Ulster Orchestra

NOMINATE A MUSIC TEACHER

£15,000 OF MUSIC EQUIPMENT THANKS TO VIKING

The five category winners in The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards will each receive a defined share of £3,000 from a pot of £15,000 of music equipment* of their choice for their school, all thanks to Viking.

*Instruments and equipment pictured in photo are stock imagery and cannot be purchased.

NOMINATE A MUSIC TEACHER

We want to know about a brilliant, inspiring music teacher in your life. Here's how to submit a nomination:

1. In the text boxes below, where signalled please provide the name, address, and email address of the teacher you are nominating, and the name and address of the school they are affiliated with, if applicable. Please note you must have obtained the consent of the person you're nominating.

2. In the form below, describe in 500 words or less why the teacher you are nominating deserves recognition; and in 500 words or less, provide examples of the great work they have done.

3. Register your details.

All eligible submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges including one independent judge, according to the teacher's impact, their ambition and ability to inspire, and how they have been a role model for great teaching practice.

Entries close at 12:00 on Friday 12 July 2024. T&Cs apply.

Nominated teacher's details:

If no affiliated school, leave blank
Character count: 2500 characters max
Character count: 2500 characters max

Please review these details to ensure they are correct before submitting the form.