The nominations period for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards (VPCA) has now closed.
These annual awards honour individuals, teams and groups who demonstrate excellence in working with children, young people and families.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit nominations to recognise the people and teams who make a positive difference for children, young people and families in Victoria.
Stay tuned as finalists will be announced at the end of July / early August 2025.
Winners for the below award categories will be presented at the 2025 VPCA ceremony event on Tuesday 2 September 2025, during Child Protection Week.
2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards categories:
- Robin Clark Leadership Award
- Robin Clark Making a Difference Award
- Minister's Award for Excellence in Protecting Children
- Foster Carer Award
- Kinship Carer Award
- Engaging Kids in School Award
- Keeping At Risk Young People Safe Award
- CREATE Positive Impacts Award – managed by the CREATE Foundation
- Child and Youth Empowerment Award – managed by the Commission for Children and Young People
- The Walda Blow Aboriginal Children and Young People Award – managed by the Commission for Children and Young People
- Leaving a Legacy Award – managed by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
- Chief Practitioner’s Award – open to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staff only.
For more information, visit the Victorian Protecting Children Awards webpage.