These two awards will celebrate the success of outstanding educators in tertiary education and honour the legacy of two people who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of literacy and numeracy education in Aotearoa New Zealand:

The New Zealand Numeracy Educator Award |Te Tohu Kaiako Pāngarau o Aotearoa

Dedicated to New Zealand educator Dr Judy Paterson.

The New Zealand Literacy Educator Award |Te Tohu Kaiako Reo Matatini o Aotearoa

Dedicated to New Zealand educator Dr Sue Dymock.

Literacy and Numeracy Educator Awards Ceremony

Ako Aotearoa will host an online event on International Literacy Day, 8 September 2025, to announce the award winners and celebrate their achievements.

If you'd like to attend, please register online via our webform.