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This award recognises the most outstanding department head in a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all department heads currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of department head at the time of nomination. Acting department heads who have acted in the role for a continuous period of more than 12 months are also eligible for this award.
This award recognises the most outstanding deputy principal in a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all deputy principals currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of deputy principal at the time of nomination.
(Please note Head of Schools are not eligible for this award.)
This award recognises the most outstanding teacher in a school in Australia who has been an educator for five years or less. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all teachers currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must have become educators on or after 1 January 2019.
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year.. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all principals currently employed in a public primary school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of principal at the time of nomination. Acting principals who have acted in the role for a continuous period of more than 12 months are also eligible for this award.
(Please note Head of Schools are not eligible for this award.)
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a non-government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all principals currently employed in a non-government primary school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of principal at the time of nomination. Acting principals who have acted in the role for a continuous period of more than 12 months are also eligible for this award.
(Please note Head of Schools are not eligible for this award.)
This award recognises the most outstanding government primary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all government primary school teachers currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of teacher at the time of nomination.
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government primary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all non-government primary school teachers currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of teacher at the time of nomination.
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a government secondary or K-12 school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all principals currently employed in a public secondary or K-12 school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of principal at the time of nomination. Acting principals who have acted in the role for a continuous period of more than 12 months are also eligible for this award.
(Please note Head of Schools are not eligible for this award.)
This award recognises the most outstanding principal of a non-government secondary or K-12 school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all principals currently employed in a non-government secondary or K-12 school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of principal at the time of nomination. Acting principals who have acted in the role for a continuous period of more than 12 months are also eligible for this award.
(Please note Head of Schools are not eligible for this award.)
This award recognises the most outstanding government secondary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all government secondary school teachers currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of teacher at the time of nomination.
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government secondary school teacher in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all non-government secondary school teachers currently employed in a school in Australia. Nominees must be in the role of teacher at the time of nomination.
This award recognises the most outstanding co-curricular program or initiative developed by a school in Australia, including special needs support programs in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises the most outstanding STEM-based project or education program implemented by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises excellence in the use of education technology by an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises excellence in curriculum design in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. The innovation can be school-wide or subject specific. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises excellence in the design of a student learning environment in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
To be eligible the project must have been completed in 2023.
This award recognises the best first nations education program developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises the most outstanding professional (staff) learning and development program or initiative implemented in an Australian school in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises the best strategic plan developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. The plan can apply school-wide or to a specific project. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises the most outstanding program or initiative developed by a school in Australia in the 2023 academic year to improve student health and wellbeing. The program or initiative can apply to the entire school or a targeted group of students. When judging this award the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises the most oustanding boarding school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all schools providing boarding facilities in Australia.
This award recognises the most outstanding government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all government primary schools in Australia.
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government primary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all non-government primary schools in Australia.
This award recognises the most outstanding school in a regional or rural area in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all schools in Australia that are located outside of major capital cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra).
This award recognises the most outstanding government secondary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all government secondary schools in Australia.
This award recognises the most outstanding non-government secondary school in Australia in the 2023 academic year. When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
This award is open to all non-government secondary schools in Australia.
This award recognises the most outstanding school in Australia tin the 2023 academic year hat provides care and education to students with special needs. When judging this award the following criteria will be considered:
This award recognises the most outstanding school in Australia. The excellence awardees in this category will comprise the winners of the following categories:
– Primary School of the Year – Government
– Primary School of the Year – Non-Government
– Secondary School of the Year – Government
– Secondary School of the Year – Non-Government
– Special Education School of the Year
When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
– Consistently high standards of teaching and learning
– Academic and other achievements during the 2023 school year
– Rigorous professional learning to improve teaching and curriculum delivery
– Strong communication links with students, parents, teachers and the wider -community
– Effective management of facilities, finances and human resources
– Demonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
This category is not open for nominations. Excellence awardees will be announced at the Australian Education Awards
This award recognises the most outstanding school principal in Australia. The excellence awardees in this category will comprise the winners of the following categories:
– Primary School Principal of the Year – Government
– Primary School Principal of the Year – Non-government
– School Principal of the Year – Government
– School Principal of the Year – Non-government
When judging this category, the following criteria will be considered:
– Effective leadership and motivation of staff
– Commitment to professional development (self and staff)
– Academic and other achievements during the 2023 school year
– Leadership of innovation and change within the school
– Engagement with parents and the wider school community
This category is not open for nominations. Excellence awardees will be announced at the Australian Education Awards