The Annual ‘Making the KU Difference’ Awards acknowledge KU staff who have made a significant contribution to KU, over and above their normal duties.

In 2020, such a diverse range of nominations were received, that an additional category was added. The Winners are featured below.

For Making the KU Difference for Children:
Cheryl Peters, Teacher at KU Corrimal East

For Making the KU Difference for Communities:
Maria Lobos Matta, Teacher at Alfred Child Care Centre

For Making the KU Difference for Families:
Dibs Cowley, Acting Director at KU Ashmont, Gisella Wilson, Manager Aboriginal Programs and Paula Broughton, Administration Assistant at KU Ashmont

For Making the KU Difference by Representing KU:
The IA Queensland Team

For Making the KU Difference for Staff:
Eula McKane, ECT and Kiran Roy, ECT both on the Permanent Relief Team

For Making the KU Difference through Innovation:
The Central Office Professional Learning Team and the Central Office IT Team

For Making the KU Difference to Quality:
The Team at KU Isobel Pulsford

For Making the KU Difference through Sustainability:
The Team at KU Chester Hill

For Making the KU Difference through Reconciliation:
Jennifer O’Dowd, Director at KU Chester Hill

For Making the KU Difference for Inclusion:
The Team at KU Karingal

The KU Marcia Burgess Award:
The Team at KU Peninsula