The Classic FM music teacher of the year awards 2025

The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards in partnership with the UK’s leading music exam board ABRSM recognise and reward music teachers who are making a real difference to the musical lives of young people.

And now, nominations are open for 2025.

Teachers can be nominated into ONE of the following categories:
1) Teachers of Primary School Age;
2) Teachers of Secondary/High School Age;
3) SEND Music Teachers;
4) Visiting Music Teachers;
5) Lifetime Achievement (NEW 2025 category!);
6) Best Music Learning Initiative.

After entries close, a panel of expert industry judges will select a winner from the first five categories, and draw up a shortlist for the sixth category, which will go to a public vote.

The winners will each receive a share of £20,000 to spend on musical instrument and equipment of their choice for their school, all thanks to Viking.

Entries close on Sunday 20 July 2025.

Dan Walker presents the 2025 Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year winners with their certificates on stage at Classic FM Live - October 2024

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£20,000 OF MUSIC EQUIPMENT THANKS TO VIKING

The six category winners in The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards will each receive a share* from a pot of £20,000 of music equipment** of their choice for their school, all thanks to Viking.

*Terms and conditions apply
**Instruments and equipment pictured in photo are stock imagery and cannot be purchased.

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NOMINATE A MUSIC TEACHER

We want to know about a brilliant, inspiring music teacher in your life. Here's how to submit a nomination:

1. In the text boxes below, where signalled please provide the name, address, and email address of the teacher you are nominating, and the name and address of the school they are affiliated with, if applicable. Please note you must have obtained the consent of the person you're nominating.

2. In the form below, describe in 500 words or less why the teacher you are nominating deserves recognition; and in 500 words or less, provide examples of the great work they have done.

3. Register your details.

All eligible submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges including one independent judge, according to the teacher's impact, their ambition and ability to inspire, and how they have been a role model for great teaching practice.

Entries close at 23:59 on Sunday 20 July 2025.

18+. UK only. T&Cs apply.

Nominated teacher details

Title

First Name

Surname

Name of school

Address of school

Why do they deserve this award?

Can you describe some examples of transformative work they have done?

Which award would you like to submit a nomination for?