The 2023 Victorian Early Years Awards (VEYA) are now open for nominations.
Everyone can submit a nomination for the awards, which recognise the achievements of those working at the heart of Victoria’s education system.
The awards, now in their 18th year, celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations improving the health, learning, development and wellbeing of Victorian children and their families.
This year’s awards introduce 2 new categories:
- recognising the importance of Aboriginal inclusion and perspectives in ensuring all services are accessible to Koorie children and families. This award commemorates the work and legacy of Aunty Rose Bamblett (dec)
- recognising early childhood educators who make a vital contribution to early childhood services and children’s learning outcomes.
Recognising dedication and skill
Kim Little, Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Education, encouraged everyone in the sector to submit nominations for the awards.
‘Victoria’s early childhood professionals should feel proud of all you have achieved – don’t hide your light under a bushel, put yourself or your colleague or organisation forward for an award,’ Kim said.
‘There's never been a better time to recognise and celebrate the great work happening every day in the early childhood sector.’
In addition to the 2 new categories, the other awards categories focus on:
- improving engagement in learning
- supporting parents
- building collaborative community partnerships
- improving child health and wellbeing
- exemplary practice in early childhood education
- effective leadership
- significant improvement in learning and teaching practices.
Winners of each category will receive a grant of $15,000 for professional development or to support their nominated initiative. The finalists and winners in each category are also eligible to win the prestigious Minister’s Award, selected by the Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep.
How to nominate
It’s easy to submit a nomination for these awards. You can nominate yourself, a colleague or an early childhood leader, service or organisation that has demonstrated leadership, outstanding achievement, exceptional dedication or innovation.
To read the nomination guidelines and submit a nomination, visit Victorian Early Years Awards.
Nominations opened on Tuesday 2 May 2023 and close on Wednesday 14 June 2023.
Find out more
For further information, contact Vicki Elliott, senior policy officer, by email: early.years.awards@education.vic.gov.au
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