Sign inThe GA Rex Walford Geography Student Teacher Award is now open for nominations. The submission deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 27 February 2026. Please read the information below to find out about the award and how to submit your nomination.
Rex Walford
The GA Rex Walford Geography Student Teacher Award recognises inspirational and innovative geography teaching practice (at primary or secondary level) developed by an individual during their period of ITE. It takes its cue from Rex’s remarkable contribution to geography ITE in the UK over many years.
An idea of the high regard in which Rex was held can be gained from the many testimonials and memories on the GA website. We read of a man of unquenchable enthusiasm and optimism, and a highly gifted teacher.
2024 Winner
Katie Richardson was the winner of the 2024 Rex Walford Geography Student Teacher Award. The Award was presented at the GA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Oxford.
Information and nomination form
Applicants produce a poster to offer insight of curriculum making and its application to classroom practice in the primary or secondary phase. Submitted posters will be displayed at the 2026 GA Annual Conference Exhibition and the winning poster will be published in the 2026 Summer issue of GA Magazine.
We hope the Rex Walford Geography Student Teacher Award will encourage, inspire and remind us all of what can be achieved through innovative and imaginative geography teaching.
The submission deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 27 February 2026.
Nomination forms should be sent to the GA by email or post: The Geographical Association, 160 Solly Street, Sheffield S1 4BF.
Download: Click here for further details and the nomination form