TIME is running out to nominate top teachers for the South Wales Argus Gwent Schools Awards.

For Anyone still wishing to nominate an inspirational educator must do so by, no more submission will be taken after January 13.

This first annual Argus Schools Awards, in partnership with the University of South Wales (USW), is aiming to honour the tremendous work being done by primary and secondary schools across the area – and we have already had hundreds of worthy candidates entered.

The awards will be announced at a presentation evening on March 10 at the Coldra Court Hotel.

Argus editor Nicole Garnon said: “We are delighted to be running these awards. I’m looking forward to seeing who our readers think worthy of an award.”

Head of school of education, early years and social work at USW, Jamie James said: “What happens in the classroom quite literally transforms lives. As Gwent’s university, we’re working with schools and colleges to give our young people the very best teaching and experience of education.

“We’re playing our part by bringing our teacher training together in our Newport campus with early years, social work, therapies, and the related professional disciplines that teachers work with in the real world.

“It’s thriving, and by partnering with schools and councils to give our teachers the best facilities and professional opportunities, we’re working across Gwent to drive up standards.

“The Argus’ Gwent School Awards initiative celebrates the best, and we’re proud to be part of it.”

There are 13 categories in all and We are seeking nominations from schools, parents, pupils, the local education authority – in fact anyone who wants to highlight the work of a school, a teacher, teaching assistant or college lecturer.

We also want to see entries about schools or teachers who go above and beyond and who get involved in the community.

To nominate visit south walesargus.co.uk/gwent schoolsawards and fill out the form.

The categories are:

Head Teacher of the Year

Primary Teacher of the Year

Secondary Teacher or the Year

FE Lecturer of the Year

Student Teacher of the Year

Teaching Assistant of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Breaking Down Barriers Award

Primary School of the Year

Secondary School of the Year

Creativity and Innovation Award

Above and Beyond Award

School of the Year – presented by the University of South Wales

Normal Argus competition rules apply.