The Australian College of Educators actively recognises excellence in the profession through local, state and national awards
The College Medal is the highest honour an ACE member can receive, and is an annual award designed to:
The medal may be awarded to an Australian educator working in this or any other country who has made sustained, outstanding contributions to any field of educational practice, theory or discourse.
Fellowship of the Australian College of Educators is one of the highest forms of professional recognition that the College bestows. Attaining Fellowship of the College is the recognition of an exemplary contribution above and beyond the expectations for any paid professional role in the field of education.
Fellowship is an important means of encouraging and recognising excellence in professional practice and enhancing the status of the profession.
You can nominate an outstanding educator for ACE Fellowship by contacting your ACE State or Territory Branch or the ACE National Office:
| ACE State/Territory Committee | Contact details |
| ACE Australian Capital Territory | act@austcolled.com.au |
| ACE New South Wales | nsw@austcolled.com.au |
| ACE Queensland | qld@austcolled.com.au |
| ACE South Australia | sa@austcolled.com.au |
| ACE Tasmania | tas@austcolled.com.au |
| ACE Victoria | vic@austcolled.com.au |
| ACE Western Australia | wa@austcolled.com.au |
ACE Fellowships are assessed on the basis of evidence of the following achievements:
An outstanding contribution in any level or sector of education to one or more of the following:
Following a resolution by the ACE National Board, all Nominations for ACE Fellowships can be made to the ACE National Office or via the State and Territory Branch Committees.
The National Board and State, Territory and Regional Committees and sub-committees are able to nominate individuals for Fellowship. Fellowship nomination is a confidential process.
The National Board and State, Territory and Regional Committees are also able to initiate nominations for Honorary Fellowship. Honorary Fellowship is a confidential process whereby those who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of education in Australia, and possibly more widely, and are not an ACE member, may be recognised for this achievement.
Notes:
1. Those seeking to join ACE as Associate members or those already holding this category of membership [AACE] are ineligible for ACE Fellowship.
2. Honorary Fellowship is not open for self-nomination. Honorary Fellowships are rarely awarded and would not normally exceed one–two awards in any year.
For detailed information on the Fellowship Nomination and Application Process, please refer to the FACE Nomination Guide
Fellowship of the College is one of the highest honours that ACE members can receive.
An ACE Member who receives Fellowship of the College (FACE) is recognised by their peers and the College as a highly accomplished and exemplary educator who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession.
Image: ACE Fellows, 1986
Educators from all sectors and systems are invited to consider nomination an outstanding educator from any sector or system, including:
Nominations of Education researchers, managers, trainers or providers of professional education services are also encouraged.
To be awarded an ACE Fellowship the nominee must prove outstanding achievement and outcomes in their professional practice and make significant contributions to the broader education profession.
Nominations for Fellowship can be submitted by State, Territory and Regional Committees and sub-Committees as well as individual ACE Members. The College does not accept self-nominations for Fellowship.
Supporting information and referees are required to complete the nomination.
The ACE Fellowship applications are open all year round and nominations can be submitted at any time.
Over the course of the year, there will be a number of assessment rounds. The closing dates for applications to be considered in each round will be advertised on the ACE website.
For further information contact the ACE national office on (03) 9277 5255, or email ace@austcolled.com.au.