Victorian Education Excellence Awards
Recognising outstanding school professionals working in Victorian government schools. Celebrating 25 years of excellence, the Victorian Education Excellence Awards (VEEA) recognise outstanding government school staff and highlight the impressive work, initiatives and achievements that improve schools and support children and young people to develop the skills and learning outcomes they need to succeed in life.
The VEEA is an opportunity to celebrate the real and unique differences inspirational teachers, principals, assistant principals, business managers and education support staff make to the lives of students and their communities.
The awards support the continued professional development of outstanding staff working in Victorian government schools through awarding winners with professional learning grants. Winners of each category will be awarded professional development grants up to $25,000 to continue in their endeavour for education excellence.
Contact
To contact the Victorian Education Excellence Awards team email excellence.awards@education.vic.gov.au.
Nominations for the 2026 Victorian Education Excellence Awards are open
Nominate outstanding staff in Victorian government schools by 26 May 2026.
2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards winners
The 2025 Victorian Education Excellence Awards winners were selected from 41 finalists from government schools across Victoria.
Victorian Education Excellence Awards honour roll
Previous winners of the Victorian Education Excellence Awards.
Victorian Education Excellence Awards alumni stories
Hear from our alumni about their awards journey from nomination to winner, and how their professional development grant positively impacted their careers.
Updated 31 March 2026
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