2021
The Foster Adem Award for Leadership in Technologies Education – Peter Murphy, Ex-Northcote High School, RMIT, La Trobe University, Southern Cross University
Peter Murphy was chosen for his exceptional work as a leader in the field, contributing to curriculum development, political advocacy and showcasing a progressive and inclusive approach to Design & Technologies education. He is the creator of National Design & Technologies Week and the TechX Student Design Challenge, and has lead the battle to tackle the shortage of D&T teachers in Victoria. Peter is now lecturing in Initial Teacher Education and Industrial Design, and is beginning his own journey as a researcher as he prepares to start a PhD on innovative approaches to design education.
Secondary Educator of the Year Award – Ian Hoffman, St. Monica's College Epping
Congratulations to Ian Hoffman from St. Monica's College Epping. Ian was nominated for this award not only by a teaching colleague but by two of his students! He was chosen for the work he has done to grow Systems Engineering at school, and his commitment to helping his students excel. As his student Frank wrote, "Mr Hoffman makes each and every class engaging by creating amazing resources... He starts class discussions about relevant systems engineering topics and the whole class is always inputting into them and sharing knowledge. I'm always motivated to do the work for his class. "
Primary Educator of the Year Award – Matt La Franchi, Bacchus March Grammar
Matt LaFranchi from Bacchus March Grammar is the winner of the 2021 primary award, who was nominated for his innovative approaches to using new technologies in the classroom. "Matt has developed a primary curriculum which is aimed at building confidence in students across a range of platforms. He creates tasks which allow all students to experience success at coding, 3D modelling, 3D printing, and robotics...Matt also fuses the worlds of art, design, CAD & CAM, and digital technologies into student projects.” His support for his colleagues in the use of technology was always noted – particularly those who are new to the area.
Congratulations also to the following educators who were shortlisted for our 2021 awards:
2020
The Foster Adem Award for Leadership in Technologies Education – Colin Chapman, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Secondary Educator of the Year Award – Seven Vinton, Oberon College
New to Teaching Award – Olivia Carr Wallan Secondary College
Special Community Service Awards –
Kerry Horbowsky, St. Ignatius College for running the professional learning community VCE Product Design (Textiles) for Teachers Facebook Page
Elizabeth Keep, Toorak College, for establishing and managing the Wildlife Nesting Box Project
Congratulations also to the following educators who were shortlisted for our 2020 awards:
2019
Foster Adem Award for Leadership in Technologies Education - Katrina Wheaton Pennial, Genazzanno FCJ College
Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Samantha Caddey, Sacred Heart College Kyneton
Primary Educator of the Year Award - Leigh Johnson, Harkaway Primary School
New to Teaching Award - Sulagna Monga, South Oakleigh Secondary College
Congratulations also to the following educators who were shortlisted for our 2019 awards:
2018
Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Alice Nelson, Lavalla Catholic College
Primary Educator of the Year Award - Jason Hague, Kennington Primary School
New to Teaching Award - Clare Hope, Haileybury
Congratulations also to the following educators who were shortlisted for our 2018 awards:
2017
Foster Adem Award for Leadership in Technologies Education and the DATTA Australia Teacher of the Year Award – Ben McKenzie, Emmanuel College Warrnambool
Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Elizabeth Grech, Hume Central Secondary College
Primary Educator of the Year Award - Ben Fiegert, Kangaroo Flat Primary
New to Teaching Award - Christopher Hudson, North Geelong Secondary College
Congratulations also to the following educators who were shortlisted for our 2017 awards:
2016
DATTA Australia Teacher of the Year Award – Veena Nair, Kolbe Catholic College
Foster Adem Award for Leadership in Technologies Education - Wayne Young, Billanook College
Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Milorad Cerovac, King David School
Primary Educator of the Year Award - Caitlyn Blaha, Manchester Primary School
New to Teaching Award - Christopher Simpson, Catholic College Bendigo
Congratulations also to the following educators who were shortlisted for our 2016 awards:
2015
Leadership in Technologies Education Award- Jacinta O’Leary, Distance Education Centre Victoria
Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Tony Herceg, Gisborne Secondary College
2014
New to Technology Teaching Award- Phillippa Loton, Bacchus March Grammar
2013
Leadership in Design and Technology Award and DATTA Australia Teacher of the Year Award - Lorraine Tran
Secondary Technology Teacher Award - Luke Dicker
New to Technology Teaching Award - Katie Harris
2012
Leadership in Product Design & Technology Education Award - Craig Watson
Joint Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Adrian Konieczny
Joint Secondary Educator of the Year Award - Tina Fitzgerald
2011
Leadership in Design and Technology Education Award - David Fletcher
Secondary Teacher of the Year Award - Katrina Wheaton-Penniall