This yearly award is offered for outstanding contribution to career education.
ACCE acknowledges that Ruth Chapman (1929-2008) lived the principles of exemplary practice, service, and dedication to the career development of young people, her colleagues, and the wider community throughout her life.
2023 - Trevor Black
2022 - Jenny Pendlebury
2021 - Lucinda Huffer
2020 - Karin Miller
2018 - Sally Gilder
2017 - Martin Walker
2016 - Catherine Jones
2015 - Faye Scadden
2015 - Chris Wallis
2014 - Lexia Knight
2013 - Enza Sgroi
2012 - Anne Hendry
2011 - Ellen Fleming
2010 - Anne Wood
2009 - Judith Clarke
This scholarship recognises new career practitioners who have demonstrated innovation in their career practice.
This annual scholarship is offered in memory of Christine Jolly, a life member of the ACCE and a dedicated careers counsellor who established innovative careers programs in three secondary schools over a 30-year span.
The winner receives a $500 scholarship towards their continuing professional development, upskilling through CEAV Institute or ACCE events.
2023 - Sophie Bryant & Rachel Meyer
2020 - Saia Iatrou
2018 - Jens Börnemeyer
2017 - Carolyn Jenkins
2015 - Kylie Witt
2013 - Li Richardson
2012 - Taryn Kneebone
2011 - Catherine Jones
2010 - Amanda Fogherty
This annual award acknowledges the outstanding contribution of Life Member, David Osborne (1945 - 2014) to ACCE since 1980.
His extensive involvement with schools, Career Practitioners, the Board of Studies and VTAC exemplifies his commitment to the field of career development.
The award recognises the dedicated service by members of Regional Career Groups to their regions over the years.
2023 - Bronte Howell
2022 - Claire Borg, Helen Madden, Karen Pritchard, Lyn Lanman, Peta Skujins, Michelle Fitzsimmons
2021 - Andrew Wallace
2020 - Vivian Seremetis
2019 - Caroline Makin, Helen Doherty
2018 - Lois Carlton, Carol Glover
2017 - Phil Newnham, Narelle McFadden
2016 - Sue Flavel, Cheryl Kennedy, Gaynor Martyn
2015 - Stacey Gill
2014 - Juliet Honey, Josie Rovetto
2013 - Louise Manifold, Carol Gemmill
2012 - Richard Towers, Geraldine Gill, Wendy Taylor, Alison Fankhauser
2011 - Graham Vohmann, Mandy McConnell, Helen Arnup, Mae Batrouney, Keith Maughan, Bronwyn Barlow, Dean Malcom, Pauline Steedman, Sue White, Louise Vertraelen, Chris Wallis, Angela Koehler
2010 - Natalie Hutchings, Christine Gilcrist, Jon Kortuem, Fay Scadden, Walter Valles
2009 - Peter Rees, Gail Waldron, Peter Kraus, Karin Miller, Anne Murray, Neil Rankcom, Peter McKenzie, Jacqueline Burton, Martin Walker, Libby Le Rossignol, Peter Bollard, Marilyn Foster, Diana Mueller, Jenny Wilson
This Perpetual Trophy named in honour of Maryanne Mooney (1958-2014) is awarded to schools and organisations with outstanding career education programs.
The award is given to a Member School or organisation for building a strong career development culture and, through a variety of programs, provides its students with the skills to navigate the ever-changing world of further training, education and work.
It recognises the commitment the school or organisation is making to acknowledge the importance of quality career development programs for young people.
2023 - Elisabeth Murdoch College
2022 - Greater Shepparton Secondary College
2021 - Mt Beauty Secondary College
2020 - Antonine College
2019 - Mt Alexander College
2018 - St Albans Secondary College
2017 - St Helena Secondary College
2016 - Sacred Heart College Kyneton
2015 - Mary-Ann Linehan
2014 - Gisborne Secondary College
Life Membership is awarded to long-time practitioners who have made a significant contribution to the ACCE Committee of Management.
Recipients of Life Memberships are entitled to free ongoing membership of ACCE.
The Life Member Award is a peer award offered by the ACCE Committee of Management in recognition of their exemplary voluntary service to the association through their committee work.
2023 - Sue White
2022 - Lucinda Huffer, Narelle McFadden
2021- Phil Newnham
2019 - Lois Carlton
2018 - Enza Sgroi
2017 - Jacky Burton
2016 - Mae Batrouney, Carmel Hemplestall, Cheryl Kennedy
2015 - Carolyn Scriven, Judith Clarke
2013 - Bernadette Gigliotti
2012 - Kirsten Larn
2011 - Gail Waldron
2010 - Max Marrow
2009 - Gavon Armstrong, Ellen Fleming, Christine Jolly, Julie Ryan, Frank Thompson
2000 - Naomi Corlett
1999 - Jeff Tellefson
1996 - Leela Darvall, John Kidman
1993 - Ruth Chapman
1990 - David Osborne, Graeme Campbell
1989 - Margaret Bride
1984 - Betty Levy, Donald Murdoch
1976 - Rick Belshaw
The Committee of Management nominates a community partner for this award each year in recognition of the ACCE Founders who worked tirelessly with industry, employer groups, higher education and TAFE to support pathways and transitions of young people from school into further study, training and employment.
The Founder’s Award recognises our community and organisation partners for their ongoing support of career education.
2023 - Sonja Rose - Victorian Chamber of commerce Industry (VCCI)
2022 - Michelle Wakeford - Ticket to Work Brotherhood of St Laurence
2021 - Martin Powell - CEO, The VET Development Centre (VDC)
2020 - Career Analysts - Barry Darnell
2019 - The University of Melbourne - Lois Carlton
2019 - Eastern Press - Alistair Troedel
2018 - The Hotel School
2018 - The ACCOR Hotels
2017 - VTAC
2016 - Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeships Information Service
2015 - Minter Ellison - Joanne Dunne
2015 - Deakin University - Alex Sims
A Fellow of the ACCE is someone who has shown a long-term professional commitment to career education.
This is a new award that was presented for the first time in 2022.
2023 - Leela Darvall - ACCE Life Member, Ann Phillips - Overnewton Anglican Community College, Alan Shipp - Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School, Karina Wheeler - Sacred Heart College, Sue White - St Kevins College
2022 - Vivian Seremetis - Mazenod College, Jacky Burton - The Knox School, Narelle McFadden - Ivanhoe Grammar School
The Australian Centre for Career Education acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live and work.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their elders past, present, and future.
We welcome them all to our organisation and our service.
The Australian Centre for Career Education is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, gender identities, LGBTQIA+, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
