VCE Leadership Awards

About the Awards

The VCE Leadership Awards recognise VCE and VCE Vocational Major students’ important and innovative community work, and highlight examples of exemplary leadership. Nominees may participate in activities associated with the arts, sport, debating and public speaking. They may campaign for social justice, environmental protection or fundraising.

Nominations for 2024

Nominations for this year's Award are now open.

Principals/Directors, VCE Coordinators, VCE/VCE Vocational Major teachers and school staff are invited to nominate students who demonstrate commendable leadership qualities.

To nominate a student, please complete the Nomination Form, including the Consent and Release section.

Nominations will close on Monday 22 July, 11:59 pm.

Please email signed forms by the deadline to: vcaa.events@education.vic.gov.au

Nominations should respond to the selection criteria and be completed by a teacher, VCE Coordinator or staff member who is aware of the students' achievements. The nomination/s must be endorsed by the Principal, Director or Assistant Principal of the school.

Please note: Schools are able to nominate up to 2 students. Students who wish to be nominated should consult with a teacher, VCE Coordinator or school staff member.

For more information, email the VCAA Festival and Events team or call 9059 5278.

VCE Leadership Awards 2023

The 2023 VCE Leadership Awards ceremony was held on Friday 8 September 2023.

Our congratulations to Sienna Gladstone of Brauer College, who was named VCE Leader of the Year 2023.

Read about the 2023 VCE Leaders.

From Left: VCAA CEO Stephen Gniel, Hannah Lanfranchi, Kelly Gilbert, Osama Akkad, Derrick Ch’ng, The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP, Sienna Gladstone, Jocelyn Seager, Jessica House, Ganika Shree and VCAA Board Chair Diane Joseph at the VCE Leadership Awards 2023.