Background
Since 1994, the Australian Rural Education Awards have recognised excellence in rural education across regional, rural and remote Australia. The awards are coordinated by SPERA and presented to an individual, institution, organisation or industry demonstrating outstanding practice in rural education.
Over three decades, the awards have become a national platform for recognising innovation, partnership and impact in rural education. The AREAs are announced at the biennial National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education (NCRRRE).
What winners receive
Winners are offered:
• the opportunity to develop a short film/promotional content about their project
• the opportunity to present their work to the Regional Education Commissioner and Australian Government representatives alongside other AREA winners.
• an invitation to present a SPERA webinar on their work.
• a trophy and a logo kit for use in communications.
Australian Rural Education Award categories are:
• First Nations Education
• Regional, Remote, Rural Partnership
• Community Centric
• Research Excellence
• Innovative Project
• Early Education
• Vocational Education
Information on previous AREA winners and programs.
