An Outstanding Professional Service Award was recently presented to Marilyn Yates.
Marilyn has been a tireless supporter of the Home Economics profession through both her career with the Department of Education and Training and her huge voluntary contribution through the professional association. She has always been at the forefront of promoting the value of the professional body and has worked determinedly to encourage and support Home Economists, particularly teachers. Marilyn has been integral in the success of many state projects including the Value Adding Quest and Annual Technology and Enterprise State Conference.
In 2001 Marilyn was awarded a HEIA divisional leadership award and the HEIA 's most prestigious award - Fellowship of Home Economics Institute of Australia Inc which is awarded to members who have made an outstanding contribution.She has indeed made and continues to make an outstanding contribution to the Home Economics profession and we congratulate her for receiving this award.
HEIA WA would like to continue to nominate someone for this annual award. To be eligible for this award the person must be a current or past member of the HEIA WA and have made an outstanding contribution to the association supporting teachers and education in WA over an extended period of time. For example:

• Contributing to HEIA WA with publications
• Developing teaching resources
• Professional Development Coordinator
• Website/ICT coordinator
• Contribution over an extended period of time through the management of the association

A call for nominations will be made in second semester.

HEIAWA Excellence in Teaching Award
The excellence in Teaching Award recognises members of HEIAWA for excellence in teaching in the area of home economics. Click here for the nomination guidelines.
Guidelines for Excellence in Teaching Awards