Grand Prize
Enlightener
One prize that can only be won by a person
which currently participates in direct work with children and students
What does the prize include?
Plaque, badge, promotional video and cash prize in the amount of
1,000,000 dinars
The winner of the Grand Prize is obliged to spend his prize fund of 1,000,000 dinars as follows:
- 40% of the amount of the prize money is a personal portion and the awardee spends it as he wishes;
- The awardee is obliged to invest 60% of the prize money in improving education within one year, which he will prove through the realization of a school project within at least one of the following topics:
- Creating a stimulating environment for learning;
- Application of happy learning pedagogy;
- Networking of teachers (study trips);
- Student networking (exchange and travel).
Final categories
A maximum of one finalist
Exceptional
teacher
A maximum of one finalist
Exceptional
teacher
A maximum of two finalists
Exceptional
teacher
A maximum of one finalist
Exceptional
the instructor
What does the prize include?
Plaque, badge, promotional video and cash prize in the amount of
100,000 dinars
Prize winners are obliged to spend their prize fund of 100,000 dinars as follows:
- 40% of the amount of the prize money is a personal part and the awardees spend it as they wish;
- 60% of the prize money is required to be invested in the financing of one of their projects in the field of education.
If it happens that a sufficient number of quality applications do not arrive from certain categories, the organizer will omit the awarding in one or more categories that year.
Semi-final categories
A maximum of three semi-finalists
Excellence in preschool education
A maximum of six semi-finalists
Excellence in primary education
A maximum of three semi-finalists
Excellence in secondary education
A maximum of three semi-finalists
Excellence in informal education
What does the prize include?
Plaque, badge, participation in the Summer School of Excellence.
Audience Award
The award is given to one of the semi-finalists who do not make it to the final, based on the results of the audience's vote via the Award Organizer's website.
What does the prize include?
In addition to the prizes provided for the semi-finalists, there is also an additional cash prize in the amount of
100,000 dinars
This is an award given to one of the semi-finalists who do not make it to the finals. The goal of the Audience Award is to bring the stories of exceptional teaching personalities closer to the public. The organizer announces the results of the audience's vote during the ceremony of awarding the Serbian teacher's award Prosvetitelj . The audience prize, in the amount of one hundred thousand dinars, is awarded to the winner by a distinguished person from the city (place) where the selected teacher lives.
It will be possible to vote publicly for the audience award on the website of the Serbian Teacher Award Enlightener from September 1 to October 1, 2024.
Description of criteria
Award Jury
The organizer formed a jury of representatives of students, parents, teachers, university and academic community, media, science and representatives of the organizing committee. The president of the jury is the president of the organizing committee of the Serbian teacher award Prosvetitelj .
Who are we looking for?
KINDERGARTEN PRIMARY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
FROM FORMAL EDUCATION
We are looking for exceptional kindergarten, primary and secondary school teachers who are currently making a difference by bringing innovations to work with children and/or students in Serbia and the Serbian diaspora.
It is necessary that all candidates for the award have a minimum of five years of work experience spent working directly with children and/or students aged five to eighteen and that they teach in the Serbian language.
KINDERGARTEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS MENTORS INSTRUCTORS COACHES FACILITATORS RECREATION WORKERS
FROM INFORMAL EDUCATION
In fact, all employees in student dormitories, correctional homes, boarding schools, various private schools, such as foreign language, music, dance, art, science, sports, etc., have the right to participate. Apart from them, the right to participate is also available to employees with extended stays, clubs for children and youth, associations, online schools and other forms of informal education in Serbia and the Serbian diaspora.
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of work experience in direct work with children and/or students, at least ten hours a week, and must teach in the Serbian language.
Who can nominate?
The teacher for the national award can be nominated by the general public - work colleagues, co-workers, principals, current and former students, parents, neighbors and friends through the NOMINATION FORM. It is a form of gratitude and support to the nominated teacher for the exceptional work and passion with which he performs the teaching job. The organizer will inform the candidate about the nomination and invite him to fill out the application.
How does it work?
The teacher can apply for the competition by himself through the APPLICATION FORM or he can accept the received nomination that the organizer informs him about and fill out the APPLICATION FORM based on it.
When do we do it?
25. фебруар 2024.1. Opening nominations and applications
15. април 2024.2. Closing nominations
15. мај 2024.3. Closing applications
15. јун 2024.4. Announcement of semi-finalists
25. август 2024.5. Announcement of finalists
од 1. септембра до 1. октобра 2024.6. Audience vote
3. октобар 2024.7. The winner announcement
Who is doing it?
The award is organized by the Alek Kavčić Foundation, which was founded in America in 2017. It started working in Serbia at the beginning of 2020, and its main goals are the promotion of education and science.
What do we do?
We find and affirm
With the help of the public, we find and affirm inspiring teachers employed in the education of state and private institutions, both in formal and informal education throughout the Republic of Serbia.
We help and illuminate
We help them enter the public space and, based on their teacher story, show the general public a possible path to changes in Serbian education.
We support and motivate
Through awards, we support them in their professional guidance and motivate them to further strengthen and expand their power of inspiration and motivation.
We share and inspire
By sharing their good teaching practice, we inspire other teachers.
We build and network
We create a unique learning community that provides a safe space for sharing and inspiration.
We raise awareness and shape
We are aware of the importance of the role of teachers in shaping the Serbian democratic society.
We create and initiate
We create opportunities for teachers to network and initiate changes in Serbian education.
How to apply for the Serbian Teacher Award Enlightener?
Do you know a great kindergarten, primary, secondary or high school teacher, or anyone who works directly with children and students? It doesn't matter if they work in the public or private sector! It is also irrelevant whether they are employed on an indefinite or fixed-term basis. It does not matter whether they work in formal or informal education. It doesn't matter if they work in classic, hybrid or online classes!
The only important thing is that the candidate for the award creates a change in education and possesses the power of inspiration and motivation!
Nominate them!
How are the applications of nominated and registered candidates evaluated?
Each candidate is evaluated on the basis of established criteria according to a precisely established methodology. The winners are chosen by an independent jury made up of people from different professions, parents, teachers, and public figures. After evaluating the received applications, the following competencies are evaluated separately:
- navigating the discussion,
- the art of public speaking and
- methodical approach in the implementation of workshop activities during the Summer Educational School. All semi-finalists will attend a three-day summer education school in August 2024.
All semi-finalists will attend a three-day summer education school in August 2024.