Child smiling outdoors with a flower behind their ear, alongside a graphic promoting the Northern Territory Education and Care Awards.

Northern Territory Education and Care Awards

The Northern Territory Education and Care Awards were established by the Department of Education and Training in 2013.

The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of early childhood and outside school hours educators and services who deliver quality learning opportunities, are innovative in their approach and demonstrate exceptional commitment to achieving quality outcomes for Northern Territory children and their families.

The 2026 Education and Care Awards will be held on Friday 16 October 2026, at the Double Tree Hilton Esplanade.