SLAV Awards
The SLAV John Ward AwardThe recipient of the John Ward Award will be required to demonstrate an outstanding contribution to learning and teaching at their school and a raising of the profile of their profession through their role as teacher-librarian. A professional development grant of $1000 is awarded as well as free attendance at two professional development events in the following year. John Ward was a founding member of SLAV, a founding member of the Australian School Library Association, and a founding member of the International Association of School Librarianship. He held the positions of Secretary and President of SLAV for many years and was the Secretary of ASLA during the 1970s, a period of rapid library expansion. To be considered for the Award download and complete the following SLAV Innovators AwardThe SLAV Innovators Award supports the development and/or recognition of new and innovative practice in school libraries. Teams are encouraged to nominate themselves and SLAV branches are also called upon to nominate teams. The award consists of attendance at two SLAV professional learning events in the following year for a single applicant or up to four attendances for a team entry. To be considered for the Award download and complete the following: The Penny Geoghegan AwardThe Penny Geoghegan Award, named in honour of our colleague and long-time member who passed away prematurely in 2016. Penny embodied the ideals of the association as articulated in its Mission Statement, particularly that of ‘Collegiality – connecting members through a statewide network and community’. Her contribution to the association as Vice-President and Branch Representative over many years as well as her concern for her friends and colleagues within the association was a model for us all. This award recognises an active member of the association who has contributed significantly to the governance, collegiality, network and learning community of the association. The SLAV Committee of Management will take responsibility for deciding upon the recipient of the award in any year that a worthy candidate comes to their attention. A framed certificate and citation will be awarded at the November conference. The winner of this award will also receive free attendance at a SLAV professional learning event in the following year. | The SLAV Research FellowshipSupporting action research and evidence-based practice, the SLAV Research Fellowship will take the form of a $1000 grant to provide practical support to a teacher-librarian to implement a local research project. The recipient of this fellowship will also receive free attendance at professional learning event of their choice in the following year. To be considered for the Award download and complete the following: The SLAV School Leaders AwardThe SLAV School Leaders Award is made to a school leader who demonstrates outstanding support of the school library and the work of the school library team. School personnel who are members of the school leadership team are eligible to be nominated by a teacher-librarian or the school library team. "Research has indicated that principal or school leader support of the library program is critical in encouraging teacher/teacher-librarian collaboration and in making the library program an integral part of the learning and teaching of the school." (Colorado Study, 1999) To be considered for the Award download and complete the following: SLAV Primary School Leaders AwardThe SLAV Primary School Leaders Award is made to a school leader who demonstrates outstanding support of the primary school library and the work of the school library team. School personnel who are members of the school leadership team are eligible to be nominated by a teacher-librarian or the school library team. The award winners are announced at the SLAV Primary School Libraries Conference. "The effectiveness of library media programs depends a great deal on the administrative support they receive . . . Support for the role of school libraries and librarians can take many shapes, some with low or no cost that can be started immediately, and others that might require longer-term strategic planning and funding" (School Libraries Work! Scholastic, 2016). To be considered for the Award download and complete the following |
AWARD RECIPIENTS
The John Ward Award2024: Roxanne Summer 2023: Jacinta Fleming, Gippsland Grammar School 2022: Jacqueline Griffeth, Mount Waverly Primary School 2021: Karin Gilbert, Star of the Sea College 2020: Julie Pagliaro, St Kevin's College 2019: Barbara Roach, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College 2018: Rob Castles, University High School 2017: Margaret Sinnott, Emmanuel College Warrnambool 2016: Miffy Farquharson, Mentone Grammar School 2015: Fay Pattison, Sacred Heart Girls’ College 2014: Leonie Dyason, Mooroopna Secondary College 2013: Suzette Boyd, Scotch College 2012: Rhonda Powling, Whitefriars College 2011: Joy Whiteside, Overnewton Anglican Community College 2010: Susan La Marca, Genazzano FCJ College 2009: Jenny Luca, Toorak College 2008: Jane Viner, Methodist Ladies College 2007: Judith Way, Mill Park Secondary College 2006: Jennifer Hall, Bendigo Senior Secondary College 2005: Bronwen Parsons, Belmont High School 2004: Camilla Elliott, (profiled in FYI 7 (4), 2003) 2003: Marianne Punshon (profiled in FYI 8 (1), 2004) 2002: Lesley Burgess & Shirley Melissas, (both profiled in FYI 7(1), 2003) 2001: Di Ruffles, (profiled in FYI 6 (1), 2002) 2000: Trish Cotter, (profiled in FYI 5 (1),2001) & Rosalind Kentwell (profiled in FYI 5 (2), 2001) 1999: Denise Boyko & Sandy Davey , (both profiled in FYI 4 (1), 2000) 1998: Di Wilson (profiled in FYI 3 (1), 1999) & Grace Kinch (profiled in FYI 3(2), 2001) The SLAV Research Fellowship2024: Liz Murray, Hillcrest Christian College 2023: Teacher Librarian Team, University High School 2022: Michele Rutter, Camberwell Grammar School 2021: Robyn Stark, St Bedes College 2020: Luke Featherston, Trinity College Colac 2019: Ruth Woolven, Kew Primary School 2018: Sue Osborne, Haileybury College 2017: Karys McEwen, Glen Eira College 2016: Julia Petricevic, Genazzano FCJ College, Kew 2014: Amanda Baker, Viewbank Secondary College 2013: Margaret Sinnott, Emmanuel College Warrnambool 2012: Anne Whisken & Brad Webb, Carey Baptist Grammar 2011: Pam Nieumann 2010: Camilla Elliott, Mazenod College 2009: Wilma Kurvink, Marie Turnbull, Margaret Pajak, Bart Rutherford, Cameron McIntosh & Meg Moores, Wesley College 2008: Cairistiona Tait & Jenny Mansfield, John Paul College 2007: Jacqueline Griffeth & Lee King, Mount Waverley Primary School 2006: Jan Schmidt-Loeliger, Horsham West Primary School 2005: Christine Wilson, Braemar College 2004: Jennifer Hall, Bendigo Senior Secondary College The Penny Geoghegan Award2024: Raffaela Grasso 2023: Milena Gates 2022: Camilla Elliott 2021: Susan O'Malley 2020: Lynn Swannell 2019: Cheryl Taylor 2018: Louise Monotti 2017: Reina Phung | The SLAV Innovators Award2024: Kathryn Schravemade & Courtney Walton, Mentone Grammar 2023: Luke Featherston, Trinity College, Colac 2022: Amanda Crossley, Santa Maria College, Western Australia 2021: Catherine Foley, Albany Rise Primary School 2020: Bridget Forster, Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar 2019: Jennifer Hall and the Wheelers Hill Campus Library Team, Caulfield Grammar School 2018: Joy Whiteside, St Joseph's College, Geelong 2017: Sue Dracoulas, Nazareth College & Michelle Nye, Hillcrest Christian College 2016: Anne Whisken, Carey Grammar School 2014: Julie Purcell, Ruyton Girls’ School, & David Feighan, Mentone Girls Grammar 2012: Miffy Farquharson and the Library Team – Mentone Grammar School 2011: Sally Sutherland 2010: Tania Sheko 2009 Judith Way 2008: Laraine Stephens, Juliet Hayday, Adrienne Dore & Rosemary Bellairs 2007: Faye Matters 2006: Helen Zizys, Anna Ferguson & Lorraine Hudson 2005: Karen Russo 2004: Linda Twitchett The SLAV School Leaders Award2024: Joint Winners: 2023: Danielle Vaughan & Kylie Russell, Mount Eliza Secondary College 2022: Julie Rogers, Business Manager, Copperfield College 2021: Dr Vivianne Nikou, Principal, Alphington Grammar School 2020: Peter Houlihan, Principal, De La Salle College 2019: Joint winners: 2018: Meg Hansen, Principal, Westbourne Grammar School 2017: Philip Grutzner, Leanne Guillon & David Dannock, Carey Baptist Grammar School 2016: Ms Fran Reddan, Mentone Girls’ Grammar School 2015: Ms Rita Grima & Mr Ray Pisani, Co-Principals, Marian College 2014: Mr Marco DiCesare, Caroline Chisholm College 2013: Mal Cater, Mentone Grammar 2012: Patricia Cowling, Genazzano FCJ College 2011: Julie Ryan, Our Lady of Mercy College 2010: Joint winners: 2009: Angela Pollard, McClelland College, Frankston 2008: Cheryl Judd & Janine Laurence, Preston Girls’ Secondary College 2007: Jennifer Davies, Drouin Secondary College 2006: Tony O’Byrne, Aquinas College, Ringwood The SLAV Primary School Leaders Award2023: Kris White, Strathtulloh Primary School 2022: Simone Reilly and Jacinta Crimmins, Caulfield Grammar School 2021: Libby Russell, Head of Junior School, Carey Baptist Grammar School 2019: Mr Geoff Grace, Executive Principal, Crest Education & Dr Gregg Weaver, Head of College, both from Hillcrest Christian College. 2018: James Penson, Kew Primary School 2017: Danielle Stella, Trudy Smith & Tania Egan, Taylors Hill Primary School |
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