The DLTV Digital Technologies Educator of the Year award is to recognise the importance of the work of Victorian teachers who have made an outstanding contribution, using technology, to the implementation of the Digital Technologies Curriculum and have had a significant positive effect on their students.

Recognition

The winner of the DLTV Digital Technologies Educator of the Year award will receive:

• An award presented at the next DLTV state conference, DigiCon.
• Individual membership to DLTV for one year
• Nomination as Victoria's nominee for the ACCE Digital Technologies Educator of the Year
• A letter of Recognition

Eligibility

This award focuses on recognising the efforts of classroom based educators. Nominees must be based in a school and considered a member of the teaching staff of that school.

Submission Process

Nominations should be submitted via the link below by 9 October 2026. Submissions for awards should be restricted to the below criteria. 

Application should include:

• Cover Letter (1 page)
• Nomination Statement (2 pages maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae (1 page)
• Letters of Recommendation (minimum of two)
• An additional 4 pages can elaborate on any of the above. (Anything more than 4 pages will not be considered as part of the application)

Criteria for Selection

Candidates should submit an application that contains a brief curriculum vitae and organizes evidence under the following headings. The evidence should show that the applicant is respected as an educator and innovator at their own institution.

Impact

Significant positive impact on the application of the Digital Technologies Curriculum; locally, regionally, state-wide, and/or nationally

Contribution to the profession by:

• presenting at professional conferences, seminars and/or workshops or
• publishing articles in print or through electronic media
• nurturing and mentoring individuals, groups and /or associations in the use of the Digital Technologies Curriculum

Advocacy

• Advocating for the Digital Technologies Curriculum to the extent that their work is used as a model for others
• Planning, developing and implementing programs to advance the Digital Technologies Curriculum in Education
• Involving the community in an initiative or program to facilitate partnerships around Digital Technologies Curriculum

Innovation

• Innovating in the application of the Digital Technologies Curriculum