BACKGROUND

Established in 2005, the QRAEE honors distinguished educators across Jordan annually. Awardees attend a royal ceremony under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and receive a financial reward, a higher rank at the Ministry of Education (MoE) and quality professional and academic development in Jordan and abroad. The awards strengthen the educational sector by reinforcing a culture of excellence and continued development as distinguished educators are motivated to become agents of change in their communities.

In recognition of the critical role education plays in developing a productive and informed society and the role educators play in instilling the values of excellence in successive generations, QRAEE promotes educators' status in society. QRAEE aims to restore teaching as a noble profession, reminding society of the great respect Arab culture has always reserved for teachers.

WHAT WINNERS SHARED

“My experience with Queen Rania Al Abdullah Award for the Distinguished Teacher, has helped me feel happier in my life and increased my sense of achievement. Being recognized as a distinguished educator strengthened my self-confidence. I am eager to take on a role as an ambassador helping spread the culture of excellence among fellow educators in my beloved country.”

- Amal Al Sofi, 3rd place winner of the “Distinguished Teacher Award”, Al Qwaismeh District