Teacher Of The Year Award /

About the award

The Teacher of the Year will have demonstrated exceptional support of rugby league through the provision of opportunities for students to be involved in practical activities within their school or district, as well as by engaging students through the integration of NRL's educational programs in the classroom.

Teachers registered in the NRL Schools Ambassadors program only can be nominated for this award. Register today as a NRL Teacher Ambassador, and receive the latest information and connect with like-minded teachers and principals who share the same passion of using the message of rugby league to make a difference in young people's lives.

Kylie Boulous named 2023 NRL Teacher of the Year!

Kylie Boulous is a full-time teacher and mother of two, who passionately volunteers her time to promote rugby league in her own school as well as the wider community. Despite the accolades she receives, Kylie is humble and ensures every opportunity she provides for her students is for their best interest.

Kylie ensures the NRL’s League Stars K-2 program runs for the youngest students at her school, making sure rugby league is taught to students from their first year of primary school. She is always the first one to enter her school to the Eels Gala days, Eels Community Blitz days and League Stars Inspire programs.

Taking ten girls to an Ampol Little Origin event and thirty students to test run a Guard of Honour tunnel at the Eels home games are just some examples of how Kylie gives up her time to ensure children have wonderful opportunities to experience the game of rugby league in so many different ways.