Following celebrations for Early Childhood Educators’ Day on Wednesday 4 September 2024, we are also pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 Victorian Early Years Awards – and it’s another outstanding field!
This year, 27 outstanding nominees are vying for honours at the award event being held on Thursday 7 November 2024, and we extend our congratulations to each of them.
Now in their 19th year, the awards are a fitting celebration of the exceptional work happening across the sector every day.
This year’s finalists again reflect everything the sector does to support Victoria’s children and their families in the critical early years of their lifelong education journey.
You can learn more about the finalists and their achievements across 9 award categories at the Victorian Early Years Awards website. Their stories include:
- a program inspiring young children to imagine future endeavours in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- a playgroup that not only creates an inclusive space for culturally and linguistically diverse community members, but also has a strong emphasis on adult learning
- a regional partnership delivering an intergenerational program that sees children visiting aged care residents
- a small rural service delivering an inclusive, nature-based education program for children aged 6 months to 6 years
- a partnership between 3 kindergartens that are strongly committed to embedding Aboriginal perspectives within their early years’ curriculums to enhance cultural awareness, inclusivity and respect for diversity.
About the Victorian Early Years Awards
Finalists were selected by an expert panel of judges following a thorough shortlisting and judging process.
Winners receive grants of $15,000 towards professional development or to further develop their program or initiative.
A separate Minister’s Award winner will be selected by the Minister for Children, Hon Minister Lizzie Blandthorn MP, from finalists across all categories as a special commendation.
Find out more
For more information, refer to the Victorian Early Years Awards website.
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