The Brief
The Global Teacher Prize is a one-million-dollar award that is given to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. The Varkey Foundation established the Prize in 2014 to raise the stature of the teaching profession, celebrating the best teachers — those who inspire their students and community around them. George & Burnell Events has handled event management annually for the Global Teacher Prize ceremony as part of the Global Education & Skills Forum since the inception of the prize.
The 2019 edition of the Global Teacher Prize ceremony would uniquely feature Hugh Jackman. In a multi-faceted approach over the course of several months, George & Burnell would work with the Varkey Foundation to engage with Hugh Jackman, a man who would not only deliver an unparalleled performance as the Greatest Showman but who generously gave his voice in advocacy of the teaching profession.