As we approach Catholic Education Week, I am delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Catholic Education Awards.

The Awards are presented annually to recognise individuals or teams making an outstanding contribution to Catholic education in Queensland.

This year’s recipients are:

Eric Ellis
Groundsperson
Ngutana-Lui Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre, INALA
(Archdiocese of Brisbane)

Ann Blakeney
Prep Teacher / Leader of Engagement
St Gerard Majella Primary School, WOREE
(Diocese of Cairns)

Karl McKenzie
Chair, Indigenous Education Advisory Committee
Ryan Catholic College, KIRWAN
(Diocese of Townsville)

Natalie McCosker
Assistant Principal Religious Education
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, EMERALD
(Diocese of Rockhampton)

Katie Mills
Volunteer
Mater Dei Primary School, TOOWOOMBA
(Diocese of Toowoomba)

Fr John Boyd-Boland ofm
College Chaplain
Padua College, KEDRON
(RI/PJP Schools)

Aunty Joan Hendriks Reconciliation Awards

Eric Ellis
Grounds Person
Ngutana-Lui Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies Centre, INALA

(Archdiocese of Brisbane)

More than 150 nominations were received from across the State for this year’s awards which recognise staff members, parents and carers or volunteers making outstanding contributions to the life of a Catholic school community or other Catholic education authority.

A summary of the work for which the recipients are being recognised is available on the Catholic Education Week website here.