The Joan Kirner Parent Participation Award is an annual award given by Parents Victoria to a Victorian parent or Parent Club who has demonstrated, encouraged, or facilitated parent or family engagement in their school. The award began in 2016 and is presented each year at our Annual Conference.
Award winners
2020
Winner: Catherine Kirby, Sandringham College
Runner-up: Nikky Edwards, Croydon Hills Primary School (Nikky was also the winner of the “Parent Champion During Covid Award”).
2019
Winner: Sue & Paul Brophy, Croydon Hills PS Association of Parents (CHAPS)
Runner-up: Matthew Wallace, Kyneton Primary School
Photo above shows Sue Brophy and Matthew Wallace.
2018
Winner: Koonung Secondary College PFA
Runner-up: Rachel Honeychurch, Campbells Creek Primary School
2017
Winner: Raelene Vine, Ouyen P-12 School
Runner-up: Darren Wolchyn, Sandringham College
2016
Winner: Nialin Waterson, Kyneton Primary School
Runner-up: Marcus Pohl, Sandringham Secondary College
Nominations
Want to nominate someone for the next Award? Contact our office.
