Noreen Wilcox Award for Excellence in Education

Noreen Wilcox Award for Excellence in Education - 3 categories, Classroom based teacher- Early Phase , Classroom based teacher-  Accomplished Phase, Non Classroom based educator

The award was established in 1993 and is funded by donations received from family and colleagues as well as funds raised by organising the 1997 ACE National Conference which was held in Cairns. 

Noreen Wilcox
Fellow of the Australian College of Education Noreen's career in education spanned the years from 1956 until her death in 1991. During that time she served as Teacher, Administrator, University Lecturer, Inspector and Supervisor of Studies, almost all of the time in North Queensland.

Noreen was the first woman to hold such an office in many of these appointments. She was a pioneer and innovator in education. Noreen's concern was always for the learner. She studied new ideas, trialled them and then employed her prodigious energy to see that others were informed of and enthused by their effectiveness.

Her efforts to enhance the opportunities for students through the refinement of teaching practice were a constant focus of Noreen's life. An exemplary model, Noreen demanded and achieved a high standard from those around her. Her trademarks were honestly and a striving for excellence tempered by a genuine concern for people. 

Noreen was a scholar, manager, facilitator, supervisor and friend. She was a 'Teacher'.