Teaching Excellence Award
Recognising outstanding educators who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, professional practice and the advancement of continuing education.
Recognising Excellence in Teaching
The Chartered Association of Continuing Education (CACE) Teaching Excellence Award recognises eligible educators from CACE corporate member institutions.
Through its annual award process, CACE provides an opportunity for teaching professionals to present their teaching achievements, educational philosophy and professional contributions for assessment and recognition.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements to be considered for the Teaching Excellence Award.
Active CACE Member Institution
Applicants must currently teach at an active CACE corporate member institution, whether an Institution Member or Accredited Member.
Current Teaching Role
Applicants must remain employed or engaged in a teaching role at the eligible institution when the award decision is made.
Intention to Attend
Applicants must indicate their intention to attend the CACE Annual Conference or award presentation scheduled for June.
Previous Award Restriction
Applicants must not have received the Teaching Excellence Award within the previous two annual award cycles.
Application Pathways: Eligible faculty members may apply directly or be nominated by a colleague or another individual.
Nominate an Outstanding Educator
Individuals wishing to nominate an eligible faculty member should email the CACE Secretariat at info@charteredace.org .
The nomination should provide sufficient information for the Secretariat to identify and contact the nominee.
Nomination Requirements
Please include the following information in the nomination email:
- The nominee's full name and position.
- The name of the CACE corporate member institution.
- The nominee's contact details.
- A brief explanation of why the individual is being nominated.
What Happens After Nomination?
Upon receiving the nomination, the CACE Secretariat will contact the nominee directly.
The nominee will receive instructions for completing the formal application and submitting the required materials.
Nominees must complete the application process before they can be considered for the award.
Nominations should be submitted to the CACE Secretariat by the annual deadline.
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted electronically to info@charteredace.org .
Applicants should prepare a complete submission containing all required information and supporting documents.
Required Application Materials
- The information requested by the CACE Secretariat.
- Written responses to the published Teaching Excellence Award criteria.
- A recommendation letter from the applicant's immediate supervisor or head of institution.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV).
- A high-resolution professional photograph.
- A statement describing the applicant's teaching philosophy.
All required application materials should be submitted by the annual deadline. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Application Acknowledgement: CACE will acknowledge receipt of completed application materials by email. Applicants who do not receive an acknowledgement should contact support@charteredace.org .
How Applications Are Assessed
Eligible applications will be evaluated against the Teaching Excellence Award criteria.
CACE may organise the assessment process by country or region where appropriate, supporting a structured approach to recognising teaching excellence.
Application Assessment
Eligible submissions are assessed against the published Teaching Excellence Award criteria.
Country or Regional Selection
Where appropriate, CACE may organise assessment and recognition at the country or regional level.
International Award Consideration
Selected country or regional recipients are automatically considered by the CACE Teaching Excellence Award Committee for the International Teaching Excellence Award.
International Award: No additional application is required for selected country or regional recipients to be considered for the International Teaching Excellence Award.
Applicants who do not receive an award may revise their materials and apply again during a subsequent annual award cycle, subject to the eligibility requirements.
Submission Language Requirements
Application materials should preferably be submitted in English to support consistent assessment by the Teaching Excellence Award Committee.
Documents prepared in another language should be accompanied by an English translation.
Important: Providing an English translation for documents prepared in another language helps ensure that application materials can be reviewed consistently throughout the assessment process.
Important Dates at a Glance
Nomination Deadline
Annual closing date for nominations submitted to the CACE Secretariat.
Application Deadline
Annual closing date for completed applications and supporting documents.
Conference & Award Presentation
Scheduled period for the CACE Annual Conference or award presentation.
Recognise Excellence in Education
Whether you are an eligible educator seeking recognition or wish to nominate an outstanding faculty member, the CACE Secretariat can provide guidance on the nomination and application process.