Dr Raymond Dart has been a member of the College since 1978. He was the President of the Peel / Namoi Region before becoming Vice-Chair of the NSW Chapter. His service as a member of the State Committee has been marked by a willingness to work with others in achieving the goals of the College. He became a Fellow of the College in 1999 for his leadership of Peel Technology High School, Tamworth and for contributions to the profession through both the NSW Secondary Principals Council and the Australian College of Educators. He served with distinction as the State President 2006-2007. Ray has served on the National Council of the College, and on many national and state sub-committees.
The Australian College of Educators acknowledges with appreciation, through this award, Ray Dart's outstanding service to the College in New South Wales and throughout Australia.