Montessori Australia Recognition Awards
“An ordinary teacher cannot be transformed into a Montessori teacher, but must be created anew, having rid herself of pedagogical prejudices.” (Maria Montessori, Education for a New World)
Montessori Australia presents annual awards (or accolades) to acknowledge extraordinary accomplishments in areas relevant to the Montessori Movement. The Montessori community nominates prospective honourees. They are then considered and chosen by a designated committee using articulated rubrics.
How does it work?
Do you know a Montessorian whose tireless dedication and leadership over many years have made an impact on the Australian Montessori community? Have you been personally affected by a respected or beloved mentor who embodies Montessori values in Australia? Here’s your opportunity to help recognise the contributions of respected role models of Montessori values in Australia.
The tributes are to honour the often invisible work of the many Australian Montessorians who work tirelessly for children, often without recognition and sometimes with only minimal compensation.
Each year we invite your nominations for the following 6 award categories according to the timetable below:
- The nomination period opened on 1 May 2024
- The nomination period closed on 31 July 2024
During this period, members of the Australian Montessori community (including educators, leaders, staff, trainers and parents) were invited to nominate an individual in one or more of the following categories:
The main award category:
Five other award categories:
- Innovator Award
- Barbara Stephen Equity & Social Justice Award
- Willemien Duyker-de Vries Community Service Award
- Josy Ludwig "Quiet Achiever” Award
- Business and Administrator Award
The awards will be presented at the Recognition Awards Dinner on Saturday, 2 November 2024 in Sydney. Find out more about this event and purchase tickets here: