Countdown to the Online Teacher Awards 2026
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Our Global Impact (Launch Edition)
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Inaugural Year: 2026 (celebrating our very first class of winners)
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Nominations Open To: Online teachers worldwide, across all subjects and grade levels
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Recognition Categories: 7 award categories. For the full list of categories, please visit this page.
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Global Scope: Open to teachers in all countries
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Focus: Honoring excellence in online and hybrid education
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Future Vision: Recognizing hundreds of teachers in years to come
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Nomination Potential: Every online educator worldwide is eligible to be nominated
2026 Awards Timeline
Nominations Open: September 15, 2025. The nomination period begins, welcoming submissions from educators, students, colleagues, and administrators worldwide.
Nomination Deadline: May 1st, 2026 All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 PM UTC. Late submissions will be considered for the following year.
Review Period: May 8th , 2026 Our expert panel of education professionals carefully evaluates all nominations.
Winners Announced: June 1st, 2026 The top 10 online teachers for 2026 will be revealed through our website and social media channels.
Virtual Awards Ceremony: July 1, 2026.  Join us for our annual virtual celebration honoring this year’s exceptional winners.
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