Judging Panel

The judging panel includes representatives of three peak children's services associations and other impartial experts in early childhood development.

• Margaret Young - President, Early Childhood Australia
• Monique Webber - General Manager, Family Day Care Australia
• Barbara Langford - President, Childcare Associations Australia
• Mary A Cottee - President, Occasional Child Care Association
• Lesley Moreschi - CEO, Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation
• Paul Clancy - Managing Director, Australian Family

Judging Criteria

Judges will review nominees based on this judging criteria.

The Judging Process

• Nominations Close: 12.03.10
• Nominees Shortlisted: 17.03.10
• Shortlisted Nominees provide written submissions: 26.03.10
• Round 1 Judging (nomination & submission forms) - Finalists selected: 7.04.10
• Round 2 Judging (nomination & submission forms) - State Winners* selected: 16.04.10
• Round 3 Judging (personal interviews) - National Winners** selected: 29.04.10
• National Winners announced - 30.04.10

* State Winners - One State Winner per state/territory group will be selected in each category of Child Care Worker of the Year, Children's Service of the Year and Children's Service Director/Scheme Coordinator of the Year. There are five state groups, hence there will be a total of 15 State Winners.

State/Territory Groups are: NSW/ACT, VIC/TAS, SA/NT, WA and QLD.

In the category of Rising Star, the National Winner is selected from amongst the Finalists, therefore no State Winners are selected in this category.

**National Winners - One National Winner per category will be selected.