Are you looking for fun ways to reward teachers?
Teachers are the backbone of education and deserve to be recognised in the best possible way. But not every award has to be formal and serious! There are plenty of fun and lighthearted ways to show appreciation for their hard work.
At MedalStudio, we have years of experience crafting all kinds of medals and awards, so we understand that every recognition should be unique and meaningful.
That’s why, in this article, we’ll share the following 6 funny award ideas for teachers that will have the whole school laughing:
- Who are you again? Award
- Human Megaphone
- Walking Wikipedia
- Classroom Pinterest Guru
- Homework Tyrant
- PowerPoint Fossil
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6 Funny Teacher Award Ideas
We know that organising a unique awards ceremony with a touch of humour can be quite a challenge, especially when it comes to teachers.
But don’t worry! Coming up with funny award categories is easier than you think if you consider your team’s inside jokes. Think about what usually makes the teachers laugh in the staff room. For example, if there’s a teacher known for always arriving late or for repeating the same phrase every day, use that as inspiration for an award.
To make the awards even more special, consider personalising them. At MedalStudio, we offer medals, awards, pin badges and snoods that you can customise with any phrase, image, or colour. We even create custom-shaped awards to make the ceremony truly unforgettable.
Don’t be afraid to add a bit of sarcasm. In these types of events, ironic humour works really well to get people laughing. Just be mindful of everyone’s sense of humour and make sure not to be offensive.
Finally, the way you present the awards can also add to the fun. Make it dramatic, include a slideshow with funny memes, or come up with a creative way to hand them out. The key is to make sure everyone has a laugh and enjoys the moment.
Now that we've covered the essential tips on how to create funny awards, here are 7 ideas that will have all the teachers laughing.
#1 Who Are You Again? Award
The “Who Are You Again?” award is perfect for that teacher who never quite manages to remember their students’ names, even when the school year is nearly over. Instead, they rely on generic nicknames, and no matter how many techniques they try to memorise names, it just never seems to work.
For this category, we recommend customising an award or medal with a funny phrase. For example, you could create a name tag-shaped medal with the inscription: “Hello, my name is…”, followed by “I’ll never remember”.
At MedalStudio, we specialise in crafting unique and memorable awards. So, if you have a specific shape in mind or want to include a particular image, just send us your idea, and we’ll bring your vision to life.
Also, don't forget to choose high-quality materials for the medals to make sure the teachers feel valued. We recommend using metal, acrylic, or wood.
#2 Human Megaphone
If you’ve ever walked down the school corridors and heard a teacher’s lesson as if you were sitting inside the classroom, then they’re the perfect candidate for the “Human Megaphone” award.
Their natural volume is so impressive that, whether they’re explaining a topic or telling off a student, you can always hear them loud and clear from anywhere in the school building.
There are plenty of creative ways to present this award. You could announce the category using a megaphone or even give an award with a special shape, such as a microphone or similar. Don’t forget to add a funny phrase to make it even more memorable!
#3 Walking Wikipedia
The “Walking Wikipedia” award is perfect for that teacher who always has an answer for everything, sometimes so detailed that it feels like a monologue.
They’re the kind of person who loves to correct others with random facts that no one else knows and always has an extra bit of knowledge up their sleeve.
When presenting this award, try to make your speech fun and entertaining. You could even turn it into a trivia game! For an extra memorable touch, consider customising a medal with the inscription “I know more than Google”.
#4 Classroom Pinterest Guru
The “Classroom Pinterest Guru” award is for that creative teacher whose classroom looks like a work of art. It’s probably the room that every student wishes they were in!
The Classroom Pinterest Guru likely spends a good portion of their pay check on post it notes, markers, crayons, and all sorts of school supplies. With the amount of supplies they have, they could probably stock an entire stationery shop!
For this award, you could present them with a award that says “Welcome to the most extra classroom ever". This way, they can display it on their desk or shelf.
#5 Homework Tyrant
The “Homework Tyrant” award is perfect for that teacher who assigns lots of homework, even when they know they’ll never have enough time to mark it all!
They always insist the homework will be quick, yet both the students and the teacher end up spending hours on it.
It’s worth considering that this award could be a sensitive topic if the teacher takes it too seriously. If you don’t share the same sense of humour, we recommend pairing it with a compliment. For example, you could highlight how dedicated they are to ensuring their students learn and improve.
To make the award even more memorable, be sure to engrave the name on a medal, plaque, or even a snood.
#6 PowerPoint Fossil
The “PowerPoint Fossil” award is for that teacher who has been using the same presentations for years, without even changing the design!
Even though they should probably update them every year, they have no intention of doing so. Their slides are so outdated that they likely feature WordArt titles, Comic Sans text, and transition effects straight out of 2000. They might even still store them on a USB stick!
To make this award even funnier, consider engraving the category name in a font similar to the one they use in their presentations and decorating it with classic images and graphics from old versions of PowerPoint.
Celebrating Teachers with Funny Awards
Celebrating teachers doesn't always have to be serious! To make sure the awards are actually funny, remember to think about the inside jokes and present the medal in a creative way-
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Updated: 23/06/2025