Every year, the University of Tartu Student Union recognises the outstanding work of one teaching staff member per faculty. The recognition process is governed by the university-wide Statute of the Best Teaching Staff Award, a Rector’s decree from June 2021, and the Electoral Procedure of the Student Union.

Nominations can be presented by a single student or by a group of students., highlighting their praise and relationship with the teaching staff member. Nominations can be submitted year-round. For the nominee to be considered in the 2021 competition, nominations must be submitted by 20 December 2021.

NB! This recognition cannot be awarded to winners from the past year. In 2020, the following teaching staff members were recognised: Alexander Stewart Davies, Doris Vahtrik, Liina Lepp, Meelis Käärik.