2024 Teacher Awards: Honoring the Heart of Dialog Plus Philippines

As 2024 comes to a close, Dialog Plus Philippines takes immense pride in celebrating the invaluable contributions of our passionate online teachers, whose commitment to excellence continues to inspire students across the globe.

The annual Dialog Plus Teacher Awards not only recognize exceptional teaching achievements but also shine a spotlight on the individuals who embody our mission of transforming lives through education. This year, we honor their dedication, resilience, and unwavering pursuit of innovation in online learning. Let’s take a closer look at the outstanding individuals who have set the bar for 2024.

This year, Dialog Plus Philippines established JPLT Online School, a new project dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality Japanese language education to learners worldwide. While still in its early stages, our senseis have quickly brought this vision to life, creating an engaging and effective learning environment for all students. Their passion has been instrumental in shaping JPLT Online School into the thriving community it is today. As we celebrate their outstanding contributions, we are proud to honor the exceptional educators who have made this journey possible:

JPLT Top Teacher of the Year (Non-Native)

This award celebrates the remarkable efforts of our non-native instructors in inspiring their students and delivering exceptional learning experiences. Our 2024 JPLT Top Teacher of the Year (Non-Native) award goes to Mei-sensei! Her innovative teaching style and commitment to student success have set a high standard. Roj-sensei takes the 1st runner-up spot for his creativity in engaging learners, and Cai-sensei follows as 2nd runner-up, known for his exceptional ability to connect with students.

JPLT Top Teacher of the Year (Native)

Native teachers bring unparalleled authenticity to language education, and this award highlights the best among them. Mimi-sensei is the JPLT Top Teacher of the Year (Native) for her dedication to creating meaningful and immersive lessons has made a lasting impact. Miho-sensei earned 1st runner-up for her dynamic and informative lessons that bridge cultural understanding, while Hirono-sensei secured 2nd runner-up with her dedication to making Japanese learning accessible and enjoyable.

And with many more incredible teachers to celebrate, let’s keep the celebration going and now honor our exceptional English educators!

Ace of Initiative

The Ace of Initiative award celebrates originality and supportive feedback that fosters growth in students. This year, Teacher Raven wins the Ace of Initiative award for her thoughtful and creative feedback. She has once again impressed everyone with her supportive and innovative lesson feedback. Teacher Sky earned the 1st runner-up position for her informative lesson feedback, and Teacher Jez was named 2nd runner-up for her motivational and encouraging memos to her students.

One Call Away Award

Recognizing reliability and teamwork, this award honors the teacher with the highest total of substitute lessons. Teacher Ciara earns the One Call Away award for her dependability. Her readiness to support fellow educators and ensure uninterrupted learning stood out. Teacher Shea takes the 1st runner-up spot for her dependability, and Teacher Wolverin follows as 2nd runner-up for his consistent support.

BPO Award

The BPO Award acknowledges excellence in delivering lessons to our BPO school partners. This year, our 2024 BPO Award goes to Teacher Uday! Her exceptional professionalism and dedication earned her this recognition. Teacher Ava claimed 1st runner-up for her adaptability, and Teacher Brie secured 2nd runner-up for her outstanding contributions to professional education.

Brightest Aspiring Newcomer

This award highlights the most promising talent among newly hired teachers. Teacher Jez has quickly become a rising star at Dialog Plus, impressing everyone with her enthusiasm and approach to teaching. Teacher Khai followed as 1st runner-up with her eagerness to engage learners, and Teacher Wolverin as 2nd runner-up for his impactful start at Dialog Plus.

Cram Schools’ Powerhouse

The Cram Schools' Powerhouse Award recognizes the teacher who has consistently gone above and beyond in delivering high-impact lessons tailored to the needs of cram school students.Teacher White has earned the title of Cram Schools’ Powerhouse for her outstanding work with this group.With the highest number of cram school lessons among the nominees, she demonstrated exceptional commitment and precision in her approach. Teachers Sydney and Teacher Misha also shone brightly, securing 1st and 2nd runner-up positions respectively, for their tireless efforts and dedication to helping students excel.

Stellar Achiever

The Stellar Achiever award honors the teacher who has taught the highest number of lessons by a non-Japanese speaker, Teacher Sydney has taught a staggering number of lessons this year, earning her this award. Her productivity and expertise set her apart. Teacher Mags earned 1st runner-up for her consistent excellence, while Teacher Mocha followed as 2nd runner-up with her dedication to student success.

Surpassing Everest

For Japanese speakers who inspire students through unparalleled commitment, the Surpassing Everest award honors excellence. The Surpassing Everest award goes to Teacher Sky for her incredible effort and passion in teaching. Teacher White is named 1st runner-up, and Teacher Misha takes 2nd runner-up for their consistent excellence in teaching Japanese.

Above and Beyond Teacher of the Year

The biggest accolade of the evening, this award honors the teacher who demonstrated excellence across all metrics. Teacher Cora took home the crown for her outstanding attendance, impressive lesson count, and impeccable compliance. Teacher White takes 1st runner-up, known for her tireless commitment to her students, and Teacher Sydney completed the winners’ circle as 2nd runner-up, recognized for her unparalleled teaching contributions.

Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up for making 2024 a landmark year at Dialog Plus Philippines! Your hard work, passion, and dedication continue to inspire and transform the learning experience for our students. Thank you for everything you do to make Dialog Plus Philippines such a special place for growth and education.