ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development 2022


 

 

 

 

 

 

NOMINATE TODAY!

The ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development recognises exemplary early childhood (EC) infant/early years educators, preschool educators, early intervention professionals, leaders, as well as centres that have excelled in teaching and learning and in their innovative practice.

The call for nominations is now open till Thursday, 14 April 2022, 5pm. ECDA is pleased to invite all Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDCs) to submit nominations for the prestigious ECDA Awards. The Award Categories are as follows:

About the ECDA Awards

A. Individual Awards (Outstanding and Promising Categories)

1. Outstanding/Promising Infant/Early Years Educator Award 

This Award recognises the achievements of exemplary infant/early years educators who expand the boundaries of professionalism and scale up the quality of their curriculum and pedagogical practices.

These are educators committed to delivering high quality early childhood care and education. They make a positive difference in the lives of infants and toddlers and their families.

More information on making a nomination here.

Submit your nominations online here

2. Outstanding/Promising Preschool Educator Award 

This Award recognises the achievements of exemplary preschool educators who expand the boundaries of professionalism and scale up the quality of their curriculum and pedagogical practices.

These are educators committed to delivering high quality early childhood care and education. They make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families.

More information on making a nomination  here.

Submit your nominations online here

3. Outstanding/Promising Early Intervention Professional Award 

This Award recognises the achievements of outstanding and promising Early Intervention Educators and Learning Support Educators who excel in designing and implementing early intervention/learning support programmes.

They exemplify quality professional behaviours and practices, and strive for excellence through continuing professional development. These are early intervention professionals committed to delivering high quality early intervention programmes. They make a positive difference in the lives of children with developmental needs and their families.

More information on making a nomination here.

Submit your nominations online here

4. Outstanding/Promising Early Childhood Leader Award 

This Award recognises the achievements of exemplary principals of ECDCs. These Principals excel in organisational, curriculum, collaborative leadership and exemplify quality professional behaviours and practices. They are committed to delivering high quality early childhood care and education to young children and their families.

More information on making a nomination here.

Submit your nominations online here

B. Centre Awards

5. Outstanding Centre for Teaching & Learning Award 

This Award recognises ECDCs which have excellent programmes, processes and learning environments that drive outstanding teaching and learning practices. These practices support and facilitate young children's holistic development.

These are centres committed to delivering high quality early childhood care and education that benefits young children and their families.

More information on making a nomination  here.

Submit your nominations online here

6. Early Childhood Innovation Award – NEW and OPEN TO ALL ECDCs!

This Award recognises ECDCs which have undertaken innovative projects to nurture a culture of innovation that have improved and enhanced existing programmes, curriculum and pedagogical practices, processes, or services.

These centres are committed to delivering high quality early childhood care and education services that benefit young children and their families.

More information on making a nomination  here.

Submit your nominations online here

Nomination Procedures

The closing date for all nominations is Thursday, 14 April 2022, 5pm.

For more information, please email ECDA_Awards@ecda.gov.sg, with the subject “ECDA Awards 2022 (name of Award Category)”.