The Languages Teachers’ Western Australia (LTWA) Inc. values the important role that principals play in advocating for Languages.
This award acknowledges school leaders who have shown long-term commitment to their Languages program and promoted Languages within the wider school community.
Previous winners include:
| 2024 | Kylie Bottcher |
| 2023 | Paul Jones |
| 2022 | Graeme Watson |
| 2021 | Dr Hua Li and Benjamin Lomas |
| 2020 | Brother Ridhwan Mayze |
Languages teachers and other members of the community are encouraged to nominate a school principal who would be a worthy recipient of the award. The award consists of a certificate, a trophy and $400 to contribute towards the school’s Languages program. The name and merits of the winner will be published on the LTWA website.
Nomination
Languages teachers are encouraged to nominate worthy principals from mainstream and community language schools. The invitation to nominate is also extended to all members of school staff and the wider community, including parents, students and members of affiliated organisations.
- Previous nominees are eligible for renomination.
- The nomination must address all selection criteria (listed below).
- The nomination must be made by two nominating people, one of whom must be a current financial member of LTWA. Their current membership will allow access to the members section of the LTWA website where they can access the online nomination form.
Selection Criteria (to be completed by those nominating)
The selection criteria have been aligned with the AITSL Professional Practices 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the Principal Standards. The recipient of the LTWA Principal’s Award must have shown that they:
- support and promote the teaching and learning of Languages. This could be evidenced by, but not limited to, allocating time on task to allow for effective learning, seeking out and recruiting quality languages teachers rather than itinerants, providing adequate resources and space for language learning, and supporting the use of Languages assistants;
- support initiatives and innovation in language learning that maximise student engagement. The principal is willing to be guided by Languages staff on ways to enrich their Languages program;
- develop self and Languages staff. The principal continues to deepen understanding of Languages education, and encourages and supports professional learning opportunities for Languages staff;
- promote multilingualism by engaging and working with the wider community.
Nominations close Friday, 19 September 2025.
Selection Process
- Nominators complete an electronic nomination form by the due date. The main nominator must be a current financial member of the LTWA. The second nominator may be a non-LTWA member and be a member of the school staff or the wider community, including parents, students and members of affiliated organisations. At this stage principals may not be aware that they have been nominated.
- The LTWA Principal’s Award Selection Panel meets to select up to five shortlisted candidates who best meet the selection criteria. This panel includes at least two representatives of the LTWA Committee and a community member who has a connection to Languages education.
- The nomination, in its entirety or in part, may be made public by the LTWA to further promote Languages education.
- The MLTAWA Principal’s Award Selection Panel meets for a second time to decide on the final winner.
Presentation
The LTWA President will invite the winner, and their nominators, to be a guest at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 21 November 2025, where the winner will be announced. For more information, please contact Colleen Barclay, LTWA President, at [email protected]
Please consider nominating a worthy principal for this award to recognise their support and commitment to Languages education in Western Australia.
