BCE Spirit of Catholic Education Award nominees 2026

Congratulations to the staff members across BCE who have been nominated for the Spirit of Catholic Education Awards 2026.

The awards, presented annually by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) during Catholic Education Week, honour the unwavering dedication and contributions that shape and strengthen Catholic education across Queensland.

The following individuals and teams have been recognised for their commitment to faith-filled learning and community engagement. Head to the Catholic Education Week site for the full list of nominees across Queensland.

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The Spirit of Catholic Education Award

Individual nominees:

 Renee Devereaux - Brisbane Catholic Education

Dr Sally Towns - Brisbane Catholic Education

Kathryn Trotter - Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia

Ben Hollis - Immaculate Heart School, Leichhardt

Sally Carr - Mt Maria College, Petrie

Sarah Martin - Our Lady of the Angels' School, Wavell Heights

Patrick Figg - Saint Mary's Catholic College, Kingaroy

Miriam Chetcuti - Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs

Annette Wallace - Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough

Ann-Maree Shay - St Ambrose's Primary School, Newmarket

John Muir - St Ambrose's Primary School, Newmarket

Lisa Langdon - St Ambrose's Primary School, Newmarket

Shirley James-Sharry - St Ambrose's Primary School, Newmarket

Katie O’Kane - St Ann's School, Redbank Plains

Kat Bartley - St Augustine's College, Augustine Heights

Anthony Nelson - St Benedict's Primary School, Mango Hill

John Marinucci - St Francis' College, Crestmead

Angela Greathead - St Joseph's School, Nundah

Prue Durre - St Kevin's School, Benowa

Luke Thomsen - St Stephen's School, Algester

Claudine Dank - Star of the Sea Catholic School, Torquay

Mark Harris - Unity College, Caloundra West

Team nominees:

Pathways Impact Team - Mt Maria College, Petrie

• Cassandra Thorne

• Alice Newton

• Sally-Anne Milbourne

• Cecilia Kovacic

• Monique Donnelly

• Ingrid Drynan

• Sally Carr

• Patrick McDermott

• Kerrie Whittington