PLTW educators play an immeasurable role in creating transformative learning experiences in their classrooms through PLTW programs.

Each year, we honor and recognize outstanding PLTW teachers and administrators through the National PLTW Teachers and Administrators of the Year awards.

The nomination portal is now closed. Please return soon for the announcement of the winners.

Award Categories

: Recognizes outstanding teachers and administrators across the U.S. who inspire, engage, and empower their students by creating transformative learning experiences in their schools through PLTW programs.
: Recognizes one outstanding education administrator who exhibits exemplary leadership and demonstrates a commitment to expanding STEM access and empowering students to develop key transportable and technical skills.
: Recognizes one outstanding teacher from each PLTW program who exhibits exemplary leadership and demonstrates a commitment to expanding STEM access and empowering students to develop key transportable and technical skills.
: Recognizes the PLTW teacher who best demonstrates a strong record of delivering an inspiring and empowering student experience, developing students’ technical and transportable skills, expanding access to PLTW programs, and transforming teaching.