Global Educators Network - Leadership Award
The Global Educators Network Inc. Teachers’ Leadership Award is given to individuals who demonstrate exemplary motivational, organizational, and collaborative skills that positively impact their school, the organization, and the community.
Core Criteria
Motivational and Interpersonal Skills
Teachers should inspire colleagues and students, communicate effectively, show initiative, and foster collaboration. They should also demonstrate conflict resolution skills and encourage active participation in school programs, projects, or committees.
Planning and Organizational Skills
Awardees are expected to design, implement, and monitor school or community projects efficiently. Effective use of resources, time management, and the ability to coordinate activities that benefit the school environment are key indicators.
Professional Integrity and Conduct
Teachers must maintain a record free from major disciplinary actions and adhere to ethical standards, child protection policies, and the school’s code of conduct.
Active Participation in School Life
Candidates should hold leadership roles such as department heads, coordinators, or officers in recognized school committees, clubs, or professional organizations. Their contributions should have measurable positive outcomes for students or the school community.
Peer and Administrative Evaluation
Teachers may be evaluated by colleagues, school administrators, and other stakeholders. A structured scoring system can be used, with weightings for motivational skills, planning, and overall impact. For example, in student leadership awards, motivational skills and planning each carry 40% of the evaluation, which can be adapted for teacher assessment.
Demonstrated Impact
Evidence of successful initiatives, mentorship, or programs that improve school culture, student engagement, or community involvement strengthens eligibility. Documentation such as project reports, testimonials, or performance reviews can support the nomination.
Selection Process
Core Criteria
Motivational and Interpersonal Skills
Teachers should inspire colleagues and students, communicate effectively, show initiative, and foster collaboration. They should also demonstrate conflict resolution skills and encourage active participation in school programs, projects, or committees.
Planning and Organizational Skills
Awardees are expected to design, implement, and monitor school or community projects efficiently. Effective use of resources, time management, and the ability to coordinate activities that benefit the school environment are key indicators.
Professional Integrity and Conduct
Teachers must maintain a record free from major disciplinary actions and adhere to ethical standards, child protection policies, and the school’s code of conduct.
Active Participation in School Life
Candidates should hold leadership roles such as department heads, coordinators, or officers in recognized school committees, clubs, or professional organizations. Their contributions should have measurable positive outcomes for students or the school community.
Peer and Administrative Evaluation
Teachers may be evaluated by colleagues, school administrators, and other stakeholders. A structured scoring system can be used, with weightings for motivational skills, planning, and overall impact. For example, in student leadership awards, motivational skills and planning each carry 40% of the evaluation, which can be adapted for teacher assessment.
Demonstrated Impact
Evidence of successful initiatives, mentorship, or programs that improve school culture, student engagement, or community involvement strengthens eligibility. Documentation such as project reports, testimonials, or performance reviews can support the nomination.
Selection Process
- Nomination: the officers and award committee of the organization can nominate a candidate
- Evaluation Committee: The officers, advisers, and award committee reviews candidates.
- Scoring and Deliberation: Candidates are assessed against the criteria, and only those meeting a high threshold (e.g., 90% of the criteria) are considered for the award.
- Recognition: Awardees are formally recognized during the closing ceremony of the annual Global Educators International Conference with certificate and plaque bearing the organizations seal.
Leadership Awrdees
Awardees |
Place |
Year |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Jirada Wudtayagon Dr. Janet Arcana Ms. Aprellene Marquez Aj. Paksiri Tongsen Dr. Marybeth Estrada |
GEN TEFL - Bangkok, Thailand |
2022 |
Prof. Maiko Kimura Mr. Vandolph Corpuz Dr. Chinebeth Borja Dr. Melvin Calixton Dr. Helmer Montejo Prof. Hiroko Arao |
GEN TEFL - Hyogo Japan |
2024 |
Dr. Gregerlin Lambenicio Dr. Frederick Obniala Aj. Aleksei Nekhaev |
GEN TEFL - Bangkok, Thailand |
2025 |
Dr. Virgilio Boado Dr. Annie Domede |
GEN TEFL - Taipei, Taiwan |
2026 |