Global Teacher Prize 2023 Top 10 Finalists Eying The $1 Million Prize

We are excited to announce the top 10 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2023!

The Global Teacher Prize is an annual award that celebrates the extraordinary contributions of teachers around the world. It is awarded to one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding impact on their students and communities.

This year, the prize received over 8,000 nominations from over 120 countries. The top 10 finalists were selected by a panel of experts based on their teaching excellence, commitment to their students, and innovative approaches to education.

Global Teacher Prize 2023 Top 10 Finalists Eying The $1 Million Prize

The top 10 finalists are:

• Annie Ohana (Canada)
• Artur Proidakov (Ukraine)
• Deep Narayan Nayak (India) – Read His Profile and Work Here
• Eric Asomani Asante (Ghana) Read His Profile and Work Here
• Geisha Bonilla (Chile) – Read Her Profile and Work Here
• Mariette Wheeler (South Africa) – Read Full Profile and Work Here
• Melissa Tracy (United States of America) – Read Profile and Work Here
• Nicolas Gaube (France) – Read Profile and Work Here
• Shafina Vohra (United Kingdom) – Read Full Profile and Work Here
• Sister Zep (Pakistan)  – Read Full Profile and Work Here
• Talleen Abu Rahma (Palestine) – Read Full Profile and Work Here

The winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2023 will be announced on November 8th at a ceremony in Paris. The winner will receive a $1 million prize and a year-long sabbatical to travel and share their best practices with other teachers around the world.

The prize money will be paid in equal annual installments over a period of ten years.

The Global Teacher Prize is a powerful reminder of the importance of teachers and the impact they have on our lives. The top 10 finalists are all inspiring examples of the dedication and commitment of teachers around the world. We are grateful for their contributions to education and to our children’s future.

The Prize is open to currently working teachers who teach children that are in compulsory schooling, or are between the ages of five and eighteen. Teachers who teach children age 4+ in an Early Years government-recognised curriculum are also eligible, as are teachers who teach on a part-time basis, and teachers of online courses. Teachers must spend at least 10 hours per week teaching children face-to-face, and plan to remain in the teaching profession for the next 5 years. The Prize is open to teachers in every kind of school and, subject to local laws, in every country in the world.

For more information on who can apply for the prize please visit our judging criteria and Terms and Conditions pages.