The HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards recognise the front-line educators and carers at the very heart of Australia's early childhood education system.
Nominations open
These awards celebrate educators and carers at the very heart of Australia’s early childhood education system.
Winners were announced via live broadcast, hosted by Jimmy Rees on Tuesday 7 September.
Winners share a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards supporter ME- the bank for you.
key dates
Nominations open: 26 April - 3 July 2022
Finalists announced: 6 September 2022
Winners announced: Friday 7 October 2022
Every person or organisation nominated will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions.
Finalists each receive two tickets to attend the Awards dinner.
Overall winners share a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards supporters ME- the bank for you.
Advancing Pedagogy & Practice
Adamstown Community Early Learning and Preschool
Finalists
Balnarring Preschool
Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre
Outstanding Graduate
Stacey Cumming
Finalist
Monique Covacci
Building Inclusion
Goodstart Early Learning Blue Haven
Finalists
Shine Bright Echuca South Community Kindergarten
Learning Links
Advancing Pedagogy and Practice
Lady Gowrie Tasmania Integrated Child and Family Centre
Finalists
Little Beacons, Beaconhills College
KU Mayfield Preschool Team
Wellbank Children's Centre
Outstanding Graduate
Sharon Alexander
Building Inclusion
Mikarie Child Care Centre
Finalists
KU Chatswood Community Preschool
Towri MACS
Learning Links Preschool
Sandcastles Early Education Centre
Advancing Pedagogy and Practice
Outstanding Young Graduate
Finalists
Excellence in Building Inclusion
Finalists
Outstanding Educator
Finalists
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