Award Categories

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognises an individual P&C member who has contributed significantly to their P&C Association and school community.

This award will be judged on the following criteria

• Leadership and dedication
• Community engagement and impact
• Service or overall contribution

Conditions of entry

• To be able to nominate an individual for this award your P&C Association must be a current member (affiliate) of P&C Federation
• The nominee or nominees must be a member(s) of the P&C Association.
• All nominees must be endorsed by the P&C Association and that endorsement must be recorded in the minutes at a meeting of the P&C Association.
• Nominations must include a statement of support detailing the nominees’ contributions to the P&C Association/school and a copy of the minutes where that person is formally nominated.

The Association of the Year Award is for outstanding contributions by a P&C Association towards the thriving of its school community.

This award will be judged on the following criteria

• Development and implementation of innovative and impactful activities, campaigns or strategies to support their school
• Significant contribution to building community engagement and participation that has had a positive impact on school culture

Conditions of entry

• A P&C Association must be a current member (affiliate) of P&C Federation in order to nominate.

The Principal of the Year Award recognises outstanding contributions by a NSW public school Principal in strengthening and engaging their school community. 

This award will be judged on the following criteria

• Supporting and championing the work of the P&C Association at the school
• Acknowledging and valuing the voices of parents and carers
• Promoting a positive, respectful and collaborative culture at the school

Conditions of Entry

• To be able to nominate your P&C Association must be a current member (affiliate) of P&C Federation
• Nominees must be endorsed by the P&C Association and that endorsement must be recorded in the minutes at a meeting of the P&C Association.
• Nominations must include a statement of support detailing the nominee’s contributions to the P&C Association/school and a copy of the minutes where the nominees are formally nominated.