Open for Nominations: Most Inspiring Tamil Teachers' Award 2026

2026 நல்லாசிரியர் விருதுக்கான நியமனங்கள்
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     From 2 February to 13 March 2026, students, educators, parents, and members of the public are invited to nominate Tamil Language (TL) teachers for the Most Inspiring Tamil Teachers' (MITT) Award 2026.

2. Jointly presented by Tamil Murasu, the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee, and the Singapore Tamil Teachers' Union (STTU), the MITT Award recognises TL teachers in primary and secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute who have made significant contributions to the teaching and learning of TL. Nominees should be:

• Teachers who nurture students' interest in TL by employing innovative methods, including the effective use of educational technology, to make lessons more interactive and engaging; and
• Dedicated and passionate teachers who demonstrate a keen interest in students' well-being while developing their 21st Century Competencies to be future-ready.

3. Since 2002, over 200 teachers have received the MITT Award. This year, a total of four awards will be given out for the 'Primary', 'Secondary' and 'Pre-University' categories. The awards will be presented to recipients at a ceremony in August 2026.

4. Nominations can be made online at https://go.gov.sg/mitt2026nominations. For more information, please email MOE_TLLPC_Secretariat@moe.gov.sg.

The Best NIE Trainee Teacher Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

5. In addition to the MITT Award, the Best NIE Trainee Teacher Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award will also be presented at the award ceremony in August. The cash prizes for all the awards are sponsored by STTU, the Tamil Language Council, the Tamil Language and Cultural Society, and Mini Environment Service.

• The Best NIE Trainee Teacher Award, first presented in 2014, recognises the best-performing TL trainee teacher during his/her course of study.
• The Lifetime Achievement Award, first presented in 2012, honours the contributions of our pioneer TL teachers who have been exemplary in their role and have inspired generations of students and teachers.