On Saturday, October 3, the jury of the national Global Teacher Prize Ukraine 2026 award announced the winners in all special categories.
The “Ukrainians’ Choice” award went to Davyd Kuzmych, an alumnus of Drohobych Ivan Franko Drohobych State Pedagogical University and a deputy principal and teacher of technology and computer science at the Boryslav Lyceum.
The primary goal of this award is to introduce the country to inspiring and progressive educators. This year, over 6,000 people participated in the voting on the Diia.Education platform. Davyd Kuzmych secured a decisive victory garnering 25.7% of the total vote.
Davyd Kuzmych holds a PhD in Pedagogy; he successfully defended his dissertation this June after completing his postgraduate studies at the University’s Department of Technological and Professional Education. He is convinced that the teaching profession should be both meaningful and prestigious. The teacher immerses his students in the world of the future: together, they explore urban farming, transform plastic waste into 3D printing material, master VR technologies for virtual tours of digital factories, and build robots.
“Love always gives; love expects nothing in return, yet it always creates something new. Today, love often means a willingness to give one’s life—just as our defenders do. Teachers are truly important, for they give love, knowledge, themselves, and faith to every child. The teaching profession is a calling.” “I want to say to all teachers: colleagues, let us continue our work, for what we do is the light that conquers darkness,” said David Kuzmich at the awards ceremony.
The educator was awarded an educational trip, during which he will be able to gain insight into international practices in the field of education. Furthermore, in accordance with a decree issued by the President of Ukraine on October 2, he was awarded the honorary title of “Honoured Teacher of Ukraine.”
The academic community is proud of university alumnus David Kuzmich, sincerely congratulates him on his outstanding achievements, and wishes him continued professional success!
