KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant move to enhance digital education, the Flow Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills, and Information to launch the ‘ICT Teacher of the Year’ award in 2026. The initiative, endorsed by Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, aims to recognize and reward high school educators who excel in integrating innovative information and communication technology (ICT) tools into their teaching practices. The announcement was made during the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT Week 2025 Conference held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Minister Dixon emphasized the importance of ICT in achieving educational goals, stating, ‘This award is a meaningful way to affirm that ICT is central to helping every child reach their full potential. Stronger partnerships are essential to bridge the digital divide.’ The Flow Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) to formalize the award. The selection process will evaluate teachers across four ICT categories: innovation, equity and inclusion, resilience and resourcefulness, and community engagement. From 63 regional winners, three national awardees will be chosen, with the overall winner receiving a national trophy, a cash prize, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2026 CANTO Trade and Exhibition Conference in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, the winner’s school will receive an ICT investment and be recognized as an ICT ambassador. Rhys Campbell, Director of the Flow Foundation, highlighted the initiative’s significance, stating, ‘The classroom is a launchpad for digital transformation, and we’re proud to spotlight educators who are empowering the next generation through ICT.’ Dr. Winsome Gordon, CEO of the Jamaica Teaching Council, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting its potential to motivate educators and advance ICT development in Jamaica. Applications for the award will open on World Teacher Day, October 5, 2025, with the awards ceremony scheduled for May 2026.