There are just 24 hours left to praise excellence in teaching by voting in the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards.

Nominations for primary and secondary teachers of standard curriculum subjects, newly qualified teachers, non teaching members of staff, volunteers and teams are open until noon on Tuesday (March 8).

Neil Lakeland of CXK Limited, a charity that helps young people improve their educational and career prospects, is supporting the careers advisor category.

He said: “We’re looking for inspirational people that are really bringing the subject to life and want to inspire and educate those people of tomorrow to go into the careers they really wish to do.

“We want nominations in of those people that have helped you succeed, that have helped you get on somewhere in life or are helping the pupils that they come into contact with on a daily basis.”

A celebratory dinner organised by the KM Charity Team and hosted by Leeds Castle in May will name the district and overall winners. The prestigious event will honour more than 50 staff and schools.

Simon Dolby of the KM Charity Team said: “Guiding pupils towards their dream job is a truly life changing skill, setting young people up for success and fulfilment when they enter the world of work.”

He added: “Help us to reward excellence in teaching by submitting a nomination for a standout member of staff. It is so easy to do, simply complete the online form on the awards website.”

The judging panel will include representatives from Kreston Reeves, Salus, Loop CR Ltd, Three R’s Teacher Recruitment, Canterbury Christ Church University, Leeds Castle, Marlowe Theatre, Social Enterprise Kent, Kent Sport and Physical Activity Service, Southern Educational Leadership Trust, Medway Council, Kent County Council and the following departments at the University of Kent: Politics and International Relations; Physical Sciences; Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science; Biosciences; European Culture and Languages; and History.

Parents, pupils and school co-workers can submit as many nominations as they wish at www.kentteacheroftheyear.co.uk before noon on Tuesday (March 8).