Annie Higdon award
Awarded in recognition of work to challenge sexism and engage women in the union.
Nikki Simpson award for learning
The award will be presented to the NEU Union Learning Rep (ULR) chosen for making a difference and changing people's lives through union learning.
Fred and Anne Jarvis Award
The Fred and Anne Jarvis award pays tribute to the example and commitment to education shown by previous General Secretary, Fred Jarvis, and his wife, Anne Jarvis, a lifelong NEU member and former chair of the Education Committee for Barnet Council, who died in 2007.
Steve Sinnott International Solidarity Award
The Steve Sinnott International Solidarity Award gives recognition to members who have made exemplary contributions to their school or branch or districts’ work on international solidarity.
Rep and Officer Awards - Judging criteria
Judging criteria for the NEU representative and officers awards 2021/22
Rep and Officer Award
Every year, the NEU invites members to nominate an NEU Representative/Officer who they feel deserves to be recognised by the union for their hard work and commitment.
Blair Peach Award
The Blair Peach Award is given to an NEU member who has made an exemplary contribution to their school or union branch’s work in any area of equality and diversity.
Press release
Marcus Rashford MBE receives 2021 Fred and Anne Jarvis Award
This year’s Fred & Anne Jarvis Award has been given to Marcus Rashford MBE for his work in fighting food poverty.
Winner of Nikki Simpson Award for Learning 2019
Liz Mills is the winner of this year’s Nikki Simpson Award for Learning.
NEU representative and officer of the year award winners 2019
Today the Joint General Secretaries of the NEU today presented awards to the Representative and Officer of the Year for 2018/19. These awards recognise the hard work of reps and officers in the Union.