Kerrie-Anne Butler from Tennant Creek High School was crowned Best Support Staff Member of the Year in the remote category.

While the only winner from the Barkly, many other regional teachers and support staff were recognised for an outstanding contribution to education.

Pauline Davenport, Ben Whippy, Kristi Johansen, Judith Brand and Eleanor Diflo were nominees for Teachers of the Year.

Anansa Spratt, Joanne Rush and Rodney Counter were nominated alongside Ms Butler for Best Support Staff Member of the Year.

There were two High School teams and one Primary School team nominated in the Teaching Team of the Year category.

Corella Creek Community Annex ASSOA was nominated for School of the Year and Group Schools Principal, Peter Jenkins, was nominated for the Principal of the Year Award.