Annie Bryce named as ‘Most Influential Child Development CEO’ at APAC Awards

Freya Lucas

Oct 09, 2023

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Edge Early Learning CEO Annie Bryce has been named ‘Most Influential Child Development CEO’ at the APAC Insider CEO of the Year Awards 2023.

APAC Insider operates as part of the AI Global Media portfolio and the awards program is designed to reward CEOs who demonstrate the use of innovative approaches through intense commitment and dedication.

Award winners are determined by the APAC research team who gather information independently from a variety of publicly accessible sources, and nominating parties or the nominee themselves are able to submit any supporting information they feel will be pertinent in the judging panel's decision-making.

Ms Bryce was noted for her exceptional leadership skills and her ongoing commitment and contributions to the early learning sector.

Now approaching six years as CEO at Edge Early Learning, Ms Bryce is an active member of the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) , and is dedicated to excellence in early education.

In addition to Ms Bryce’s award, Edge Early Learning as a provider was recently recognised as the ‘Best Nationwide Early Education Group’ in the Parent and Baby Awards 2023.

Edge was noted for efforts to provide families with “exceptional care, dedication, and commitment” across Queensland, South Australia and the ACT.

Learn more about Edge Early Learning here.

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