2024 Awards

Nominations now Closed!


Nominations are open to all Educators and support professionals associated with Centres, Long Day Cares, Kindergartens, Outside School Hours Care Centres and Family Day Care Services

Conditions of Nominations:


Unless Specified, Nominations are awarded to teams/centres.

Please ensure you have included the name of the person or team you are nominating

Nominations should be supported by evidence in the form of Photographs, examples of work, Family testimonies or certificates as relevant

Finalists will be announced on the website and via email by Monday the 5th of August

Nominations are free, attendance at the event ceremony is as per ticketed price

Winners announced at the Gala Event on the 17th of August 2024

Winners who are not represented at the event will have their award posted, following the award ceremony

Winners will receive a Framed Certificate and trophy. (Additional prizes may be allocated to winners/runner-ups depending on nominations and event revenue).

Inclusion Support Superstar

For the individual or team that contributes significantly to the inclusion of all

Star Student Award

A Trainee or Studying Towards Teacher who excels in their learning, skills or commitment to the Early Learning Profession

Service Support Choice Award

For the Centre support service that enables, empowers or improves outcomes for centres

This award is open to individuals or groups
Nominations include but not limited to: Food or Incursion Providers, Cleaning Professionals, Legal or IT support services

Birth to 2

In recognition of the team or learning space that has demonstrated creativity, innovation, high expectations of children and sustainable practices in offering rich learning environments for children from birth up to and including children 2 years of age

Two to Four

In recognition of the team or learning space that has demonstrated creativity, innovation, high expectations of children and sustainable practices in offering rich learning environments for children from 3 up to and including children 5 years of age

Kindergarten Award

In recognition of the team or learning space that has demonstrated creativity, innovation, high expectations of children and sustainable practices in offering rich learning environments and/or experiences in Kindergarten Funded Programs

Family Day Care Award

In recognition of the team or learning space that has demonstrated creativity, innovation, high expectations of children and sustainable practices in offering rich learning experiences in a home environment

Outside School Hours Care Award

In recognition of the team or learning space that has demonstrated creativity, innovation, high expectations of children and sustainable practices in offering rich learning environments and/or experiences in OSHC settings

Making a Difference

This award recognising the induvial efforts of professionals who have made a change of significance to a child, family, centre or community in the field of Early Childhood

Reconciliation Award

For a centre, group or individual who has demonstrated a commitment to Reconciliation, and has lead to increased engagement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture