The Victorian Education Excellence Awards recognise the inspirational teachers, principals, assistant principals, business managers and education support staff who support Victorian kids to get the skills they need to succeed.
Nominations are now being called for as part of the 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
The awards recognise individuals and school teams that have made a significant contribution to education across the state.
The awards also support the continued professional development of staff, with professional learning grants of $20,000 available for each individual award winner, and $25,000 for each team award.
The winner of the Lindsay Thompson Award for Excellence receives a further professional learning grant of $20,000.
Last year’s winners include Cranbourne West Secondary College who boosted student wellbeing and engagement through the production of a Pasifika cultural performance that featured in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.
Glen Eira College was recognised for its Japanese Immersion initiative empowering students to learn subjects through the lens of Japanese language and culture.
Churchill Primary School principal Jacquie Burrows was awarded the coveted Lindsay Thompson Excellence in Education Award for 2024, for her leadership which produced significant leaning and wellbeing improvements and strong NAPLAN results.
Nominations are made at a school level and are open until Monday 31 May 2025, with winners to be announced on Friday 24 October.
For more information on the awards, and to find out about last year’s inspiring winners, visit vic.gov.au/VEEA.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Ben Carroll
“These awards recognise the outstanding work being done by teachers and staff in Victorian government schools, who provide world-class education for students every day.”
“I encourage all schools to nominate innovative teachers, principals, support staff and teams making a real difference for the next generation.”
Media contact: Grace Cramer 0447 913 851 | [email protected]