The finalists in the 2025 BCE Excellence Awards have come together for a special night honouring their dedication to our faith-filled learning communities.
Joining BCE Leaders, representatives from our sponsors, and special guest Vicar General, the Very Reverend Father Peter Dillon, it was a night of celebration as we recognised the outstanding achievements of staff from across BCE schools and offices.
This year, an impressive 478 nominations were received from 108 schools and the BCE Office, highlighting the depth of talent and commitment of BCE staff members who support our students to thrive each day.
With performances from talented BCE students from Sophia College Plainland, Good Samaritan College Bli Bli and Mt Maria College Mitchelton, more than 300 attendees enjoyed a night filled with joy, gratitude and hope.
BCE Executive Director, Dr Sally Towns, said in celebrating this year's nominees, we were reminded that when we commit ourselves to the flourishing of others, we honour God, and help shape futures grounded in compassion, wisdom, and truth.
“I congratulate each and every nominee - it is truly inspiring to see so many of our schools represented across the nominations," Sally said.
“You inspire us daily as a faith-filled learning community, creating a better and more hope-filled future through your unwavering commitment and service."
The awards were held at the Brisbane City Hall on Friday, 15 August. You can watch highlights of this special night below.
The 2025 BCE Excellence Awards are supported by our valued foundation sponsors; Teachers Union Health Fund (TUH), NGS Super, Australian Catholic University (ACU), Maximus, Smartsalary, The Archdiocesan Development Fund (ADF), and Catholic School Parents Queensland.
See below list of 2025 BCE Excellence Awards winners and commendations.
Winner & Commendation Order |
Award 1 | The ACU Award for Excellence in Strengthening Catholic Identity |
Commendation | Roseanne Macintyre from San Sisto College, Carina |
Commendation | Amy Brennan from St Mary's College, Maryborough |
Winner | Ben Gray from St Kieran's School, Brighton |
Award 2 | ACU Award for Excellence as an Early Career Teacher in Primary School |
Commendation | Zoe Davidson from Holy Family Primary School, Indooroopilly |
Commendation | Trish Robinson from St Mary's Primary School, Beaudesert |
Winner | Eliza-Jane Kerr from Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Cleveland |
Award 3 | The ACU Award for Excellence as an Early Career Teacher in Secondary School |
Commendation | Desiree Anderson from Carmel College, Thornlands |
Commendation | Michael Angus from Good Samaritan College, Bli Bli |
Winner | Adam Munro from Mary Mackillop College, Nundah |
Award 4 | Maximus Award for Excellence in Championing Student Voice |
Commendation | Laura Oliver from Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay |
Commendation | Edward Gibson from St Ignatius School, Toowong |
Winner | Planning and Facilities Team from BCEO Corporate Services |
Award 5 | The Archbishop’s Award for Leadership |
Commendation | Elizabeth Banks from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Darra |
Commendation | Dan McShea from Notre Dame College, Bells Creek |
Winner | Chris Campbell from Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough |
Award 6 | The NGS Super Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching in Primary School |
Commendation | Alaana Sheppard from St Kieran's School, Brighton |
Commendation | Paul Tyrrell from St Anthony's School, Alexandra Hills |
Winner | Sarah Young from Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay |
Award 7 | The NGS Super Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching in Secondary School |
Commendation | Narelle Morris from Fisher ONE |
Commendation | Charmaine Chambers from St Peter Claver College, Riverview |
Winner | Julie Miles from St Michael's College, Merrimac |
Award 8 | TUH Award for Excellence in Safety and Wellbeing Award |
Commendation | Callina Wilton from St Clare's Primary School, Yarrabilba |
Commendation | Hailey Holmes from BCEO People and Culture |
Winner | Ruth Sharman from St Eugene College, Burpengary |
Award 9 | Smartsalary Award for Excellence in BCEO |
Commendation | Leonie Porter from BCEO People and Culture |
Commendation | Brad May from BCEO Information Technology Services |
Winner | Hayley Boyd from BCEO Corporate Services |
Award 10 | BCE Award for Excellence in a School Based Non-Teaching Role |
Commendation | Elisha Damro from Aquinas College, Ashmore |
Commendation | Donna Casey from Notre Dame College, Bells Creek |
Winner | Mario Marganelli from Holy Cross School, Wooloowin |
Award 11 | ADF Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching by a School Team |
Commendation | Steam Team from St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Runaway Bay |
Commendation | Literacy Improvement Team from Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay |
Winner | NAPLAN Team from St Peter Claver College, Riverview |
Award 12 | The Catholic School Parents Queensland Award for Excellence in Family Engagement in Learning and Wellbeing |
Commendation | Kellie Lay from St Patrick's College, Gympie |
Commendation | Shaun Morris from Notre Dame College, Bells Creek |
Winner | Julie Rey from Emmaus College, Jimboomba |