Local Distinguished Teacher Award

The applicant should have an instructional position and practice teaching in one of the government or private schools during the nomination period for the award.

Teachers may apply for the award annually, but previous winners are not eligible to reapply.

The award applicant must have obtained a rating that exceeds expectation (Outstanding) in the annual performance evaluation in one of the three required years for nomination, and not less than a grade of "Very Good” or meeting the required expectations in the remaining two years.

The applicant must represent a single school.

If the teacher works in a private school, they must attach an official letter from the school administration confirming their full-time employment.

The teacher must submit a recent video clip of a complete lesson lasting for 45 minutes or a similar duration, depending on the educational level. The video should clearly state the date and time at the beginning of the class; the recorded lesson must be conducted during the same year of application.

The teacher's experience in the teaching field must be no less than three years.

Attending the orientation workshop organized by Hamdan Foundation.

Commitment to the submission deadlines set by the Hamdan Foundation.

Submission of recommendation letters from the school principal and a colleague teacher.

The teacher must be a citizen of the country from which they are applying within the country

The teacher must have either received one of the distinction awards in the teacher category at the regional or ministerial level, or has obtained a certificate from the Ministry of Education confirming their excellence and eligibility for nomination for the award.