Give your favourite teacher and principal the recognition they deserve (and stand the chance to win dining vouchers to Da Paolo Gastronomia).
After the huge success of our awards last year, we’re back with the 2025 HoneyKids Asia Singapore Education Awards! As always, we’re celebrating the outstanding achievements, efforts, and contributions of international schools and enrichment centres that serve families in Singapore. Our expert judges from the education industry will be going through the entries to assess and come up with a list of the best schools and centres for each category.
But that’s not all, we need your votes too! Help us recognise and honour the standout principals and teachers who really deserve a shoutout in our Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year categories.
Plus, to say a big thank you for making your teacher’s day, you’ll have the chance to win $300 worth of dining vouchers from Da Paolo Gastronomia! Are you in? Here’s what else you need to know:
HOW TO VOTE
Simply fill out the form below to vote for your fave principal and/or teacher!
Vote for Singapore’s Principal and/or Teacher of the Year
Principal: A master problem-solver, motivator and well-rounded individual, this principal is all about understanding the strengths and needs of their staff and students. They are knowledgeable about all things classroom and school-related. They play an active role in supporting students, lifting them up so they can be the best they can be!
Teacher: This teacher not only shows a broad knowledge of subject matter and curriculum but is always enthusiastic and ready to help out. They are caring and demonstrate a love of learning, which reflects in everything they do in and out of the classroom. It’s obvious that they’re all about making a difference, which you can see in their hoards of adoring students!
Update: Voting period has ended. Stay tuned for the results!
Note: The school’s student population will be taken into consideration for each vote.
CATEGORIES
From international schools and preschools with the Best Bilingual Programme, to enrichment centres that stand out for their specialised offerings, the Singapore Education Awards will cover over 20 different categories – including some new ones! Find out all the deets on the categories here, and check out the education experts below…
THE JUDGES
We’ve enlisted the help of education industry experts, academics, and consultants to assess and identify the top international schools and enrichment centres. They’ll be evaluating the performance of each school and centre based on their academic performance, student engagement, campus culture, people, and more!
Anne-Maree Soon
Anne-Maree Soon has over 15 years of recruitment and employment services experience in Australia and Asia, with proven success in partnering with business leaders to optimise organisational effectiveness across a variety of sectors and functions. Anne-Maree has spent the last nine years recruiting for mid to senior appointments for the international education sector, covering academic and non-academic positions for international schools, higher education providers and education consultancies. Her talent pool covers candidates in Asia, Australia, UK, USA, and Canada.
Joanne Gao
Joanne Gao is a trailblazer in the education sector. She has already made a profound impact by guiding thousands of students to realise their academic dreams and leading a high-performing team of 20 in Singapore while contributing to a global network of over 800 staff and 2,000 tutors. Through her leadership, Joanne has helped more than 1,000 families across Asia navigate the complex admissions process for top universities like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge. She describes some of her most rewarding moments as the heartfelt calls from students sharing news of their acceptance—a testament to the life-changing impact of her work.
Petra Phang
Petra Phang is the Head of Consulting at IvyPrep, a private admissions consultancy based in Singapore, and a young parent. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, and the University of Melbourne with a Juris Doctor. She is also a qualified lawyer. With more than a decade of experience guiding students at various stages of the university application process, Petra is passionate about education, mentoring, and effective communication. Through her continued engagement with families across Asia, Petra hopes to help students find their voice and grow in confidence as they chart out their futures.
READER GIVEAWAY: Win $300 worth of dining vouchers from Da Paolo Gastronomia!
Your votes will earn you the chance to win dining vouchers from Da Paolo Gastronomia worth $300! This casual Italian restaurant is a fave among families, also featured in our mega list of best kid-friendly restaurants in Singapore. We especially love its hearty paninis for quick grab-and-go; and let’s not forget Da Paolo’s delicious wood-fried pizzas and handmade pastas — both available in kids’ portions too. It’s a feast for the whole fam!
T&Cs: The prize is not redeemable for cash.
Happy voting, and good luck!
