The Free State Department of Education recognised teachers who stood by their ideals of shaping the future generation, and presented accolades at the provincial National Teaching Awards (NTA) event on Friday (14/01). From the left are chartered accountant and business executive Sizwe Nxasana (guest speaker), Siyanokeng Sejake (Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award recipient) and Tate Makgoe (Free State MEC for Education). The ceremony rewards hard-working, excellent teachers, and aims to promote the best teaching practices. Photo: Supplied