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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 functionA complimentary registration to the ECLD Immersion ExperienceCash 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

Nominations Open
July 2026
Nominations Close
16 November 2026
Judging Process
December 2026 – January 2027
Finalists Notified and Announced
Late January 2027
ECLD WA Sector Awards Ceremony
Friday, 5 March 2027
ECLD Immersion Experience
Saturday, 6 March 2027

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

    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

    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

    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

    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!