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Victoria Honours Top Educators with 2020 Education Excellence Awards

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The Andrews Labor Government recognised 14 outstanding individuals and teams in Victoria's education sector with the 2020 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, hosted by Minister for Education James Merlino, celebrated the dedication of teachers, principals, and education support staff who have made a significant impact on student outcomes. The winners were chosen from a shortlist of 41 finalists and will receive professional development grants of up to $25,000 to support their work in schools. Andrew McConchie, a teacher at Mordialloc College, took out the top prize, the Lindsay Thompson Award for Excellence in Education, for his work in improving literacy rates in VCE students.

Key Takeaways:

  • 14 winners were awarded the 2020 Victorian Education Excellence Awards, with five individual awards, six team awards, and three specialist awards given.
  • The awards ceremony was hosted by Minister for Education James Merlino and featured live crosses to the 41 finalists.
  • The winners will receive professional development grants of up to $25,000 to support their work in schools, with Andrew McConchie receiving an additional $20,000 grant for his award.
  • The Outstanding Secondary Principal Award will be renamed the Colin Simpson Outstanding Secondary Principal Award from 2021 to honour the contributions of Colin Simpson, a former principal of Richmond High School and the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School.
  • Winners include Andrew McConchie, Mordialloc College; Esme Capp, Princes Hill Primary School; Jill Laughlin, Camberwell High School; and seven other schools and teams.
  • The awards recognise the dedication and hard work of educators in improving student outcomes and supporting children and young people.

Statistics:

  • 41 finalists were shortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
  • 14 winners were announced, including individual and team award recipients and specialist award winners.
  • The awards ceremony was streamed live on The Project, with Gorgi Coghlan co-hosting the event.
  • The winners will receive grants of up to $25,000, with Andrew McConchie receiving an additional $20,000 for his award.
  • The Colin Simpson Outstanding Secondary Principal Award will be renamed from 2021 to honour the contributions of Colin Simpson.

Sources:

  • Office of the Premier, Victoria
  • Minister for Education James Merlino
  • Victoria's Education State
  • 2020 Victorian Education Excellence Award winners list

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