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Notice to Schools 81 –
14 June 2023

Nominations open for VCE Leadership Awards 2023 for VCE and VCE Vocational Major students

Principals/Directors, VCE Coordinators, VCE teachers, school staff members, and VCE and VCE Vocational Major students

Nominations are now open for the 2023 VCE Leadership Awards. Students undertaking the VCE or the VCE Vocational Major are eligible to be nominated.

The VCE Leadership Awards recognise the efforts of VCE students in promoting leadership and participation in their school and local community.

VCE Leadership students demonstrate initiative, inspire others, work well in a team, and are committed to making a difference. Nominees may participate in activities associated with the arts, sport, debating and public speaking. They may campaign for social justice, environmental protection and/or fundraising.

Schools are encouraged to nominate appropriate candidates for the awards. Please note, students should discuss with their teacher/s if they wish to be nominated.

The application period for the 2023 awards will close on Monday 24 July 2023.

Action

Principals/Directors, VCE Coordinators, VCE teachers and school staff are invited to:

  • nominate students who have demonstrated leadership skills during their VCE years, noting that both VCE and VCE Vocational Major students are eligible
  • promote the VCE Leadership Awards widely to their schools and colleagues.

Critical dates

Monday 24 July 2023 – applications for 2023 VCE Leadership Awards close.

More information

VCE Leaders will be selected in early August 2023. Each Leader will then be invited to meet with the VCAA selection panel in mid-August for a 10-to-15-minute interview, after which the VCE Leader of the Year will be selected.

The VCE Leader of the Year will be announced at the VCE Leadership Awards ceremony at the Treasury Theatre in East Melbourne on Friday 8 September 2023, with refreshments following.

For more information, including how to apply and profiles on past winners, visit the VCE Leadership Awards webpage or email the VCAA Festival and Events team vcaa.events@education.vic.gov.au.