The annual Riverina Region ECA dinner will be held this Thursday 21st September. At the dinner, the High Achiever in Early Childhood Education, Riverina award will be presented. This has been so successful that the Riverina Region have added a new award. The Making A Difference Award. This is an inaugural award to recognise a person in the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector who has made a significant difference in the lives of children, families and educators.
The annual dinner will be held at the International Hotel, Lake Albert Rd, Wagga starting at 6pm. Tickets $40 member, $50 non member. Book today numbers are needed by Wednesday morning.
Guest speaker this year is Rhonda Livingston, National Educational Leader for ACECQA. Rhonda will discuss the changes to the National Quality Standards. 
Nominations for the High Achiever Award are:
| Name | Nominated by | Place of work |
| Rachel Turner | Danielle Lange | Goodstart Early Learning, Estella |
| Georgina Miller | Jackie Osborne | Annette’s Place, Young |
| Sue Brady | Catherine Anderson | Kurrajong Early Intervention Service |
Making a Difference Award Nominations:
| Name | Nominated by | Place of work |
| Kathryn Simpson | Jackie Osborne | Annette’s Place, Young |
| Elma Ralph | Ashley Sturgess | Goulburn Family Day Care |
| Rachel Turner | Danielle Lange | Estella Goodstart ELC, Wagga |
| Grace Qualteri | Michele Fowler
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Griffith Central Preschool |
Please book on Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/RQIM . A great night out celebrating and networking with colleagues.
NSW Early Childhood Australia Branch 