The IEAA Excellence Awards recognise leadership, innovation, best practice, professional commentary, research and the next generation of international education in Australia.
The 2025 awards are proudly sponsored by IDP Education, TOEFL and Pearson.
“This year’s list of award winners demonstrates the breadth of excellence from all corners of our sector,” said Professor Ren Yi, President of IEAA.
“The winners demonstrate how international education connects to our communities, uplifts professionals, boosts English language learning, embraces data, supports students, and reaches out to the world."
"The whole international education community should be proud that such outstanding individuals and teams represent us.”
“Despite policy turbulence, and a challenging financial environment for the sector, the international education community continues to innovate and inspire," said Hon Phil Honeywood, CEO of IEAA.
“Each award winner is a reflection of the passion that has always driven international education in Australia and it’s an honour for IEAA to be able to highlight their achievements."
Meet the Winners
Best Practice in International Education
Winner
‘OC’s Education with Purpose: Learning that Builds Communities’ by Orange College
Distinguished Contribution to International Education
Winner
Saskia Loer Hansen
High Commendation
Eve Ollerenshaw
Excellence in Leadership in International Education
Winner
Sophie O’Keefe
High Commendations
Dr Alek Voninski
Caryn Nery
Innovation in International Education Award
Winner
‘Passport to Maths (P2M)’ by the P2M Project Team, Monash College
Outstanding Postgraduate Thesis
Winner
Dr Elena Williams
Excellence in Professional Commentary Related to International Education
Winner
Keri Ramirez
Tony Adams Rising Star Award
Winner
Georgia Hooper
Life Membership
Melissa Banks
Janelle Chapman
For more information about the award winners, visit the Excellence Awards page.