This award is the premier university teaching award, carrying the title and $50,000 paid to the recipient’s university for allocation. One recipient is selected from the recipients of the Awards for Teaching Excellence (of that same year).

When selecting the successful recipient, particular attention is paid to Teaching Award criterion five:
Scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching.

The 2007 recipient was Associate Professor Keithia Wilson. (pdf download)

This is an occasional award determined by the Carrick Awards Standards Committee, with nominations made by members of the Carrick Institute Board. It is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to teaching and learning that is recognised throughout the higher education sector.