Dr Nicola Chisnall Memorial Award

Dr Nicola Chisnall (1955-2013) was a pivotal figure in Montessori education in New Zealand, and to honour her memory and work, the Dr Nicola Chisnall Memorial Award was announced in 2014.

Each year Montessori Aotearoa encourages early learning centres/schools to apply for this award detailing initiatives, large and small, that make significant contributions to tamariki, families and communities. The attendees vote on nominations at conference each year with the award being presented at the end of it. The award plus $500 is gifted to contribute towards the work being supported/extended at the centre/school.

Each entry is required to provide evidence that outlines the story of what the individual or team set out to change and why, what actions were taken and the changes that were achieved for one child-one family/whānau-one centre/school or a community.

Written entries should be no more than four A4 pages saved as a PDF and be able to be displayed as a poster at the conference. Font minimum of 14. Photos, testimonials, narrative, evaluations, illustrations, tables or images can be used for each application. If you would like some guidance about your entry email ce@montessori.org.nz

If you know someone or an early learning centre or school that should enter – encourage them to step forward.

Applications close on the 31st May each year.

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION to assist you in your application, or email ce@montessori.org.nz for further information.

Previous Award Winners