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PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR TEACHERS (PAT) 2027 & OUTSTANDING YOUTH IN EDUCATION AWARD (OYEA) 2027

2 November 2026

"Ministry of Education Singapore graphic encouraging nominations for the President's Award for Teachers (PAT) and Outstanding Young Educators' Award (OYEA), surrounded by illustrated school supplies including pencils, notebooks, a backpack, and a calculator."
"President's Award for Teachers (PAT) 2027 — a national recognition for experienced teachers who are role models for the teaching profession, embodying deep passion for teaching and inspiring both their students and peers through their words and deeds."
"Outstanding Young Educators' Award (OYEA) 2027 — formerly known as the Outstanding Youth in Education Award, this national recognition honours young teachers who are role models for the teaching profession, embodying youthful idealism, energy, and enthusiasm, and inspiring both their students and peers through their words and deeds. Background shows a close-up of pencil tips, with one red pencil standing out among the rest."

1. Every year, the President’s Award for Teachers (PAT) and the Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA) are given out to teachers in Singapore to recognise their professional excellence. Both PAT and OYEA are national awards.

2. PAT pays tribute to experienced teachers for their role in moulding the future of our nation. These teachers are role models for the teaching profession as they embody a deep passion for teaching, and they inspire both their students and peers through their words and deeds.

3. OYEA recognises young teachers who have shown admirable passion for teaching, and commitment to inspiring and nurturing their students. These teachers embody youthful idealism, energy and enthusiasm, and inspire both their students and peers through their words and deeds. Teachers who are 35 years old and below in 2026 are eligible for the award.

4. Nominations for PAT 2027 and OYEA 2027 are now open and will close on 8 January 2027.

5. We would like to invite you and your child/ward to submit your nomination(s) for one or more deserving teacher(s) by clicking on the URLs or scanning the QR codes below. Your nomination(s) will be a source of encouragement for the teacher(s).

6. Nominations for both awards can be submitted online.

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Nomination Links

https://go.gov.sg/pat2027 (opens in new tab)

https://go.gov.sg/oyea2027 (opens in new tab)