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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:

  • Michael Slinger from St. Leonard's College
  • Robert Forbes from Bendigo South East College
  • Ben Green from St. Leonard's College
  • Dean Hamer from Nagle College
  • Michael Abrahams from Marcellin College
  • Tim Barlow from St. Leonard's College
  • Norman Burke from St. Leonard's College
  • Gaetano Carusso from Parade College 


      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:

      • Rhiannen John from Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
      • Peter Michelini from Harvester Technical College
      • Sarah Mostyn from Rosehill Secondary College
      • Lisa White from Viewbank College 
      • Darren James from Harvester Technical College

      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:

      • Dinesha Pillay, Marymede Catholic College
      • Jonathan Swann, Kyneton Secondary College

      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:

      • Steven Menhennet, Ballarat Specialist School
      • Michael Slinger, Beaconhills College 

      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:

      • Luke McCallum, Horsham College
      • Jason Szkwarek, Lavalla Catholic College
      • Peter Clinton, Trinity Grammar
      • Michael Cincotta, Clayton North Primary School
      • Antonio D'Auria, Mount Scopus Memorial College
      • Genevieve Manhal, Wonthaggi Secondary College

      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:

      • Aaron Powter, Harvester Technical College
      • Damian Perry, St James’ College
      • Kate Verbeek, Catholic College Bendigo
      • Peter Hexter, Bacchus Marsh Grammar
      • Rohan Bryan, Bacchus Marsh Grammar
      • Bernie Bell, St James College
      • William Maby, St James' College

      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


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