showcase of excellence in education. During the programme, winning teachers are presented with a Plato award, designed by sculptor Glynis Owen and based on her work titled 'The Thinking Man.' Examples can be seen at http://www.glynisowensculptor.co.uk. Funding The Teaching Awards are funded through sponsorship, donations and grants. The current main sponsor is Pearson plc. External links Teaching Awards Official site Educational awards in the United Kingdom 1998 establishments in the United Kingdom Awards established in 1998 Teaching in the United Kingdom Annual events in the United Kingdom