Congratulations to the staff members across BCE who have been nominated for the Spirit of Catholic Education Awards 2025.
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.
Aunty Joan Hendriks Reconciliation Award
Nominees are creating positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff and developing improved understanding of Indigenous cultural heritage in Catholic school communities.
- Rosemarie Dwyer, St Augustine's College Augustine Heights
- Stacey Marks, Emmaus College Jimboomba
The Spirit of Catholic Education Award- Hayley Boyd, Brisbane Catholic Education Office
- Cara-Lee Robinson-Taylor, Brisbane Catholic Education Office
- Judith Harris, Unity College Caloundra West
- Stacey Marks, Emmaus College Jimboomba
- Megan Piper, Good Samaritan Catholic College Bli Bli
- Shandel Flynn, Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School Ashmore
- Mario Marganelli, Holy Cross School Wooloowin
- Daniel McShea, Notre Dame College Bells Creek
- Matthew Clark, Our Lady of the Assumption School Enoggera
- Elizabeth Banks, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Darra
- Matthew Emery, Saint Mary's Catholic College Kingaroy
- Alexandra Cashin, Saint Mary's Catholic College Kingaroy
- John Marinucci, St Francis' College Crestmead
- Diane Morely, St Mary of the Cross School Windsor
- Wayne Forrest, St Michael's College Merrimac
- Sr Carmela Zammit,St Thomas' School Camp Hill
- Terése Larsen, Star of the Sea Primary School Cleveland
- Olivia Augustakis, Unity College Caloundra West
- Joanne Murray-Jones, Xavier Catholic College Hervey Bay
Primary Learning Leader Team, Jubilee Primary School Pacific Pines
- Aaron Verbruggen
- Clare Wilson
Innovation/Integration Team, Mary MacKillop College Nundah
- Sharon Sweeney
- Kathleen Ross
- Carla Wells
- Amaya Marson
Primary Campus Learning Support Team, Southern Cross Catholic College Scarborough
- Cheryl McLeary
- Amanda Tsuji
- Annette Wallace
- Janette Desi
- Julie Blansjaar
Facilities Team, St Columban's College Caboolture
- Wade Schimke
- Stuart McKenzie
- Geoffrey Gilbertson
- Heath Zollia
FisherONE, St John Fisher College Bracken Ridge
- Megan Pidskalny
- Sarah Kidd
- Madeline Fagan
- Peta Spry
- Mike Ritter
- Tiffany Rabbitt
- Anna Wallis
- Josephine Dart
- Courtney Smith
- Narelle Morris
- Amrita Moss
- Chantal Bullock
- Andrew Robertson
- Lisa Newland
- Julie Edwards
- Nathan Milne
St Joseph's Office Team, St Joseph's Primary School Corinda
- Toni O'Reilly
- Helen Worboys
- Charlotte O'Shea
Leadership Team, Stella Maris School Maroochydore
- Mark Ballam
- Jennifer Davissen
- Leanne Quinn
- Nicole de Vries