{"id":120016,"date":"2025-09-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=120016"},"modified":"2025-09-03T19:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:12:50","slug":"shining-a-spotlight-on-early-childhood-educators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/shining-a-spotlight-on-early-childhood-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Shining a spotlight on early childhood educators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than two hundred and fifty educators, teachers, and support staff from across Victoria gathered on August 23 to celebrate the often-unsung heroes of early childhood education at the inaugural Jenny&#8217;s Early Learning Centres Annual Awards Night and Gala Ball.<\/p>\n<p>Held in Ballarat, the event recognised the extraordinary achievements of educators and teams across 11 award categories, celebrating those who embody Jenny&#8217;s four pillars \u2014 Educators, Families, Community, and Children.<\/p>\n<p>Jenny&#8217;s ELC CEO Darren Reid said the evening was a milestone moment for the organisation and for the broader sector.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Early childhood educators play one of the most important roles in society \u2014 they nurture children&#8217;s confidence, help them explore their identity, and inspire their curiosity for learning. These awards are about celebrating the profound impact educators have, not only on children but on families and communities as a whole,&#8221; Mr Reid said.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrating excellence across regions<\/p>\n<p>Educators and teams from Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong were honoured on the night, reflecting both Jenny&#8217;s established history and its rapid growth across regional Victoria.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/09\/BR7_9527_06514.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"378\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Awards Night brought together educators from all regions under one roof for the first time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ballarat celebrated the evening&#8217;s most prestigious accolade, with Lesley Aspland from The Arch (Director) awarded the Jenny&#8217;s ELC Values Award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bendigo centres won six awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Voice of the Child Award \u2013 Jess Crimmins, Strathfieldsaye<\/p>\n<p>Family Partnership Excellence Award \u2013 Maddison Jorgensen-Slimmon, Strathfieldsaye<\/p>\n<p>Professional Growth and Curiosity Award \u2013 Caloe Simons, Epsom<\/p>\n<p>Sunshine in Human Form Award \u2013 Sophie Baker, Epsom<\/p>\n<p>Individual Event Spirit Award \u2013 Heidi Round, Maiden Gully<\/p>\n<p>Individual Community Champion Award \u2013 Tori McCarten, Strathfieldsaye<\/p>\n<p>Team Event Spirit Award \u2013 Bendigo Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong centres also shone, receiving three major honours:<\/p>\n<p>Most Enthusiastic Storyteller Award \u2013 Jasmin Carmody, Armstrong Creek<\/p>\n<p>Cultural Inclusion Award \u2013 Kym Binney, Lara<\/p>\n<p>Team Community Champions Award \u2013 Lara.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/09\/BR7_9537_45911.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Educators and teams from Bendigo, Ballarat, and Geelong were honoured on the night.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mr Reid said the diversity of awards reflected the many ways educators made an impact.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Some awards highlight the joy and creativity our educators bring into children&#8217;s lives, others recognise the deep partnerships they build with families or their leadership in community. Together, they tell a powerful story about the role early childhood education plays in shaping the next generation,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>A positive story for the sector<\/p>\n<p>Jenny&#8217;s ELC has been part of the Bendigo community for more than 18 years and is now expanding across Ballarat and Geelong, extending the same signature community impact that has long defined its presence in Bendigo.<\/p>\n<p>The Awards Night brought together educators from all regions under one roof for the first time, reinforcing a strong, unified culture across the organisation.<\/p>\n<p>The event also shone a light on early childhood education as a career of purpose and impact.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/09\/BR7_9648_93784.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jenny&#8217;s ELC has been part of the Bendigo community for more than 18 years and is now expanding across Ballarat and Geelong. 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