ACEL WA Branch Awards 2026
 

Call for Nominations

A highlight of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders Western Australia Branch is the annual celebration and presentation of awards. ACEL WA honours those educational leaders who in the view of their peers have made a significant contribution to the understanding and practice of educational leadership.

To assist in this process, we urge all ACEL WA members to consider nominating worthy candidates for recognition of their leadership and service to education. The award nomination process is confidential until completed, and nominations have been approved. The ACEL WA Awards committee will evaluate nominations with respect to the essential criteria.

The ACEL WA awards committee will contact successful nominees on the completion of the process. In all cases the Committee Convenor will also contact all nominators in relation to the outcome of their nomination. Nominators seeking further information or assistance should contact the ACEL National Office at [email protected] to obtain contact details for the WA Committee Convenor.

This year, the awards process will follow a single-stage format. If the awards panel determines that your nominee is successful, the supporting statement provided in your nomination form will be used both during the presentation evening and in the awards booklet distributed at the event later this year.

Branch processes and celebrations will be staggered across the calendar year. Information in regard to the awards ceremony is available on our website at: acel.org.au/calendar

Nominations close
Wednesday 8 April at 11.59pm (AEDT)

ACEL WA Excellence and Leadership in Tertiary Studies

This award is made available each year to the most outstanding post-graduate student in Educational Leadership as nominated by each WA University.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Each WA University will be invited to nominate their candidate.

ACEL WA Research in Educational Leadership and Management

This award is made each year to the most outstanding research that focuses on educational leadership and management.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Category open to all members of the education profession - both individuals and groups.
  • Provide specific examples in the supporting statement of the nominee’s contributions through educational research.
  • Supporting evidence statement max 300 words.

ACEL WA Teacher Leader Award for Excellence

This award is presented to a teacher and emergent leader who has demonstrated outstanding practice in the classroom and, as a result, has made a significant difference to colleagues and the lives of students.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Category open to all members of the education profession.
  • Provide specific examples in the supporting statement.
  • Supporting evidence statement max 300 words.

ACEL WA Certificate of Excellence in Educational Leadership

This Certificate of Excellence recognises excellence in educational leadership in developing and implementing a significant educational initiative, conducting research, or influencing educational policy, leading to improved outcomes for students and/or colleagues at a school or state level.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Category open to all members of the education profession - both individuals and groups.
  • Provide specific examples in the supporting statement.
  • Supporting evidence statement max 300 words.

ACEL WA Fellowship Awards

ACEL presents Fellowships to those who have made outstanding educational leadership contributions to ACEL and/or whose work has influenced educational practice at a state and/or national level. The Fellowship is a recognition of sustained contributions to the profession beyond the nominee’s day-to-day role. ACEL members receiving fellowships are permitted to use the post nominal FACEL (WA).

Any educator in the field of educational leadership or education may be nominated for an ACEL WA Fellowship.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Provide specific examples in the supporting statement of the nominee’s contributions to ACEL and/or their influence on education at a state/national level.
  • Supporting evidence statement max 300 words.
  • Include the CV for the person being nominated (if available).

ACEL WA Pre-eminent Educational Leader Award

ACEL (WA) presents this award to a Western Australian educator whose contribution to the study and practice of educational leadership is assessed as most outstanding at the State (and/or higher level). The documentation to support a nomination should focus on the outstanding characteristics of the nominee and the reasons why this person’s contribution should be judged as most outstanding.

Nomination Criteria:

  • Category open to all members of the education profession.
  • Provide specific examples in the supporting statement of the nominee’s exceptional contributions to education at a state/national level.
  • Supporting evidence statement max 300 words.
  • Include the CV for the person being nominated (if available).
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