Recognition of Excellence for the QLD Chapter

Recognition of Excellence for the QLD Chapter

 

QLD Excellence Awards: Presented at the Educate Plus International Conference, held in Perth, Australia, 10-13 September 2024 

We are thrilled to celebrate the success of our members and their institutions. 

 

Fellow Awards:
 
Penny Bowman
QLD Chapter Committee
Development and Community Engagement Manager
Sommerville House		 Claire Grlj
QLD Chapter President
Educate Plus Board Secretary
Leading Engagement Solutions

Susan McGinley
QLD Chapter Committee
Director of Advancement
The Women’s College within the University of QLD
Lara Pickering
Director, Philanthropy and Stakeholder Engagement
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
(Previous QLD Chapter Vice President) 

 Nicole de Vries
Director of Brand and Future Schools
The Industry School
(Previous QLD Chapter Committee)

 Alison Walburn
QLD Chapter Committee
Director of Community Engagement
Matthew Flinders Anglican College

 

Institution Awards:
  • Admissions Campaign: Lourdes Hill College
  • Admissions Event: Scots PGC College
Special Awards:
  • Volunteer Award: Ben Foley, Legal Counsel, EREA Colleges LTD
Scholarship Awards:
  • Newcomer Scholarship Recipient: Kaitlyn Graham

     

Late in 2024, I took the plunge into a new industry by joining Rockhampton Girls Grammar School. Soon after, I joined Educate Plus, excited to learn more about this dynamic industry. Attending the Educate Plus Empowering Success International Conference, thanks to the Newcomer Scholarship, was a gamechanger.

My Top Three Takeaways:

  1. T-Rex or Kangaroo? Lynne Wester’s Keynote resonated deeply. I had been a ‘T-Rex’ in my previous role, set in my ways. Now, I’m embracing my inner ‘Kangaroo’— eager to learn and adapt. Both mindsets are valuable.
  2. The Extended Customer Journey. Margo Bastow’s session taught me how the student journey extends well beyond enrolment, through to post-graduation. This shift in thinking now shapes our Marketing strategies.
  3. Shared Purpose. Above all, the Conference reminded me that we’re united by one goal: providing quality education. The connections made and insights gained will undoubtedly shape my work

Kaitlyn Graham
Marketing Coordinator
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School