The School of Education held an award ceremony on 25 May 2010 to present the 2010 ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leaders) Tertiary Award for academic excellence in the Master of Education (Educational Leadership & Administration) program to Emma Bolding.
Deakin is one of six universities across the state with whom ACEL have a sponsorship partnership. ACEL is the major professional association for educational leaders and their views are sought and respected by government and policy makers.
The Sponsorship and Award Package comprises:Vania Tiatto, Head of Junior School – Kardinia International College, presented the prize. Vania is a member of the ACEL Council, Victorian Branch.

Vania Tiatto, Emma Bolding, Professor Diane Mayer

Emma's parents, Brendan and Maree attended the ceremony along with a number of Education staff.