Nominations now open for Early Childhood Learning and Development sector awards

Nominations are now open for the Early Childhood Learning & Development Sector Awards, to be presented as part of the program at the 2023 Early Childhood Learning and Development Conference, to be held in Perth in March next year.
The Awards offer the opportunity for nominees to be recognised for making a difference in children’s lives in Western Australia, across eight different categories, namely:
- Outstanding Educator
- Excellence in Leadership
- Rising Star
- Outstanding Indigenous Educator
- Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher
- Outstanding Child Allied Health Practitioner
- Excellence in Innovative and Sustainable Practice
- Excellence in Community Engagement or School Partnerships
Finalists from each award category will receive:
- An invitation to the exclusive Awards Ceremony
- Complimentary registration to the Early Childhood Learning & Development Conference
- $500 Cash Prize
Winners from each award Category will win a total prize sum of $1,500.
The Awards ceremony and cocktail reception will be held on Friday, 17 March 2023 at Optus Stadium in Perth. The evening will include the awards ceremony, cocktail reception and the opportunity to network with other outstanding professionals in the ECEC Sector.
To make a nomination please see here. For terms and conditions, follow this link, and for more information about the 2023 Early Childhood Learning & Development conference, see here.
The Awards are organised and presented by Child Australia, Regional Early Education and Development Inc, Ngala, Goodstart Early Learning and The Y.
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