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The third and final round of nominations has been released! All nominations can now be viewed by clicking on the button below.
Well done to all those who have been nominated and recognised for the extraordinary contributions you make every day that enrich the lives of children and families nationwide. A big thank you as well to everyone who took the time to place a nomination this year.
Nominees have until 19 July 2026 to complete a supporting submission. Good luck everyone!
If your name is listed and you have not received a nomination notification email from Family Day Care Australia, please contact marketing@fdca.com.au.
Coordinator awards will recognise four national finalists. One national finalist will be selected from each of the following zones:
These four national finalists will be invited to the Family Day Care Australia Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala Dinner, at which the Coordinator of the Year will be selected.
During the nomination period families, educators and services are invited to nominate coordinators via a simple online nomination form. Coordinators are advised of their nomination via email and are invited to make a supporting submission about how they meet the selection criteria.
Please note that all nominations and submissions must be made online via this website.
National finalists are selected by an official FDCA selection committee of which the members have extensive experience in the family day care sector.
Once the submission deadline has passed, a number of judging phases take place in the lead up to the announcement of the Excellence in Family Day Care Awards National Winners. Throughout the judging period, the selection committee will review nominations and supporting submissions, and will select regional winners (for educators only), national finalists and a national winner in each award category.
To view more information on the judging process, click here.
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