ECLD Awards Judging Panel
The ECLD Sector Awards are judged by an independent panel with representatives from Tertiary Education, Independent Training and Local Government.
The panel encompasses professionals from North Metropolitan Tafe Joondalup and Australian Institute of Workplace Training.
What you will get
Finalists from each award category will receive:
| An invitation to the exclusive awards ceremony and cocktail function | A complimentary registration to the ECLD Immersion Experience | Cash prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Place | An invitation to the exclusive awards ceremony and cocktail function✅ | A complimentary registration to the ECLD Immersion Experience✅ | Cash prize$500 |
| 2nd Place | An invitation to the exclusive awards ceremony and cocktail function✅ | A complimentary registration to the ECLD Immersion Experience✅ | Cash prize$500 |
| Winner | An invitation to the exclusive awards ceremony and cocktail function✅ | A complimentary registration to the ECLD Immersion Experience✅ | Cash prize$1,500 |
Important Dates
Nominate Online
Nominations can be made online here. Please upload all attachments through the form, including the statement of support.
Outstanding Early Childhood Educator
Sponsored by Uplyft
This award is open to individuals employed as educators who work in a direct role with children and families. This award celebrates the exceptional work that educators do for children and families and the essential role they play.
Family’s Choice – Outstanding Educator & Team
Sponsored by OWNA
This award is open to families to nominate an individual educator or educational team who demonstrates excellence in their direct work with children and families. This award celebrates the exceptional work that educators do for children and families and the essential role they play.
Excellence in ECEC Leadership
Sponsored by REED
This award is open to individuals who demonstrated excellence in leadership. This award celebrates the outstanding leadership that these individuals have shown in the Education & Care Sector.
Excellence in Best Practice
Sponsored by Goodstart Early Learning
This award recognises individuals and service providers that demonstrate excellence in curriculum, planning, innovation and sustainable practices, creating meaningful outcomes for children, families and communities.
Excellence in Supporting Child Development
Sponsored by ACCCO
This award recognises individuals and service providers that show excellence in supporting and maintaining the development of children.
Service Excellence in Partnerships with Families, Communities and Schools
Sponsored by XPLOR
This award recognises individuals and service providers who demonstrate excellence in building authentic, respectful and collaborative partnerships with families, communities and schools.
Outstanding Commitment to Reconciliation and Cultural Responsiveness
Sponsored by The Y WA
This award recognises individuals and service providers that are showing commitment to their Reconciliation and Cultural Responsiveness.
Excellence in Play-based Pedagogy
Sponsored by CTAS Education
This award recognises individuals and services that deliver outstanding play-based learning experiences, fostering children’s curiosity, creativity, agency, wellbeing, exploration and connection with nature.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Do you have a question about the ECLD WA Sector Awards? Want to get involved? We would like to hear from you!