Nominations for the 2027 Unsung Hero are now OPEN!
Do you know someone in your school who always goes the extra mile? The lunchtime supervisor who makes everyone feel cared for, the caretaker who brings a smile to everyone’s face, or the office star who keeps everything running smoothly?
You can say thank you, all year round, in the biggest way possible!
The ‘Unsung Hero’ Award celebrates the incredible people behind the scenes who are making a real difference in schools and colleges across the UK. It’s the only Pearson National Teaching Award open to parents, carers, and pupils.
The winner will be revealed live on BBC One’s The One Show
Our judging panel includes Alex Jones, host of The One Show, who is looking forward to celebrating the incredible people who make our early years, schools and colleges so special. And even if your hero doesn’t take home the Gold award, they will still receive a free thank-you card to show how much they’re appreciated. Watch the moment Alex Jones presents Manjit with her award in 2023.
How it works:
Simply follow the process to send your free thank-you card to your nominee. Make your message genuine and heartfelt, but keep it general. Don’t mention that you’re secretly nominating them for an award.
Once you’ve gone through the process, you’ll see a box you can tick to put them forward for the award. Good luck!
Read more about winners of the Pearson National Teaching Award winners of the Unsung Hero Award here.
The Award for Unsung Hero of the Year
The only category open to parents and pupils to nominate a member of staff for the 2027 Pearson National Teaching Awards. The winner will be revealed live on BBC One’s The One Show.
