Soma Mandal Wins Cambridge Teacher Award 2026

Teachers like Soma Mandal help students develop awareness and practical thinking.

Climate education also supports global sustainable development goals.

Regional Winners of Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026

Winners From Different Regions

The nine regional winners for 2026 are:

• Abigail Agyeiwaa – Ghana

• Muhammet Aydin – Turkiye

• Corina Corpas – Colombia

• Shingang Ding – China

• Aisha Kiran – Pakistan

• Soma Mandal – India

• Joanne Newman – Saudi Arabia

• Elizabeth Seemann – United States

• Velerie Wheelervon Primus – Malaysia

One among these winners will later become the overall global winner through public voting.

Rewards and Recognition

Benefits for Winners

Each regional winner will receive:

• £500 worth of books for classrooms

• A Cambridge trophy

• International publicity for their school

• Recognition in future Cambridge textbooks

Their names will also appear on a special “Thank You” page in Cambridge textbooks planned for release in November 2026.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Global Education Institution

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge.

It works in:

• Educational publishing

• Academic assessment

• International learning programmes

• Teacher support initiatives

The Dedicated Teacher Awards recognise teachers making positive social impact through education.

Why This Achievement Matters

This award is important because:

• It recognises Indian excellence in education

• It highlights climate change awareness

• It promotes sustainable education