COMMUNITY College Gippsland (CCG) celebrated students’ achievements from ECG Secondary College Warragul, Leongatha, Pakenham and Dandenong campuses, along with those from its RTO and Learn Local programs. The event was attended by teachers, family, friends and industry partners, making the 2024 CCG Awards Night a spectacular celebration of achievement, dedication, and community spirit. This event showcased the power of collaboration.
The evening was an inspiring showcase of perseverance and commitment. It featured the presentation of 18 donor awards across the Warragul, Pakenham, Leongatha, and Dandenong campuses, as well as three scholarships, sponsorships, three RTO awards, two Learn Local Awards, the Industry Partner Award, and the Community Builder Award. Each award reflected the hard work and determination that defined the vibrant CCG community.
The 2024 Industry Partner Award was presented to Little Saints Early Learning Centre, Warragul in recognition of the staff and educators’ collaboration with CCG to enhance opportunities for learners to grow and succeed. The team at Little Saints Early Learning Centre Warragul has been inclusive and supportive, providing placement opportunities for students of the Certificate III Early Childhood
Education and Care course. Upon qualifying, many students have secured employment with them.
The 2024 Community Builder Award was presented to Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support, Dandenong, operated by a group of committed community volunteers. They have welcomed ECG Secondary College students, providing volunteer opportunities that enabled them to learn new skills, gain valuable experiences, and challenge themselves. Through volunteering, ECG students have built confidence, communication skills and teamwork abilities while developing a deeper awareness and understanding of social issues in their local community. This experience has empowered students to make a tangible difference in the lives of others and broaden their worldview.
In recognition of their service, dedication and contributions over the past nine years, CCG awarded life membership to two of its current Board members, Marianne Shearer and Iain Luck.
CCG extends their heartfelt thanks to the platinum sponsors Gippsland Forest Lodge, Fonterra, and Tanya Heaney-Voogt, as well as the award sponsors: South East LLEN, Warragul Crownlea, Commonwealth Bank Warragul and Leongatha, Warragul City Motors, Evans Petroleum, South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN, Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN, Club Hotel Warragul, Biz IT, TAFE Gippsland, Skillinvest, McFarlane Criminal Lawyers, @realty Property Sales Gippsland - Courtney Crossman, and Space Carpet Court Warragul. CCG acknowledges the generous donations extended by Club 88, Gippsland Forest Lodge and Baw Baw Shire Council, which contributed to the scholarship and sponsorship awards. Their generous support made this event possible and helped shine a spotlight on the achievements of CCG students.
The evening was filled with a talented music performance by Matt Peter-Fry, and the charismatic hosting of Dan Robinson from TR FM, who expertly guided the audience through the night. Homegrown Design captured every memorable moment, and the Warragul Country Club provided the perfect venue for this celebration of success.
“Gippsland Forest Masonic Lodge and Freemasons Foundation Victoria chose to support Community College Gippsland in recognition of the important contribution the college has made to improving the quality and availability of specialist educational opportunities in the Baw Baw Shire area,” said Col McCowan, Secretary of Gippsland Forest Lodge.
“The annual student awards provided an excellent platform to demonstrate how our financial assistance translated into recognition for students who achieved meritorious performance during the year and helped a student in furthering their education with a scholarship grant.”
For more information about CCG and ECG, visit ccg.asn.au or call 03 5622 6000
