'The Meritorious Service to Public Education and Training Award celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of an individual to public education. The award recognises an individual in the community whose service and contributions have had the effect of making a significant difference to public education and training in NSW.
Any individual, community organisation, professional body or similar group can nominate an individual for the Meritorious Service to Public Education and Training Award.'
The Award was also known as the Meritorious Service to Public Education Award and was first awarded in 2003.
(NSW Department of Education & Training website)