2022 Recognition of Service ceremony
The 2022 Recognition of Service ceremony was held on Sunday 19 June inside the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
Over 200 long-serving staff from across Victoria were recognised for their dedication and loyalty of service to public education. You can hear their stories in our featured videos below.
Starting out
Our 2022 service recognition recipients think back to their very first day in the classroom, all those years ago.
Thinking back
Hear about the funny, memorable and touching moments that have stayed with our recipients over the years.
150 years
Our recipients reflect on the significance of the 150-year anniversary of public education in 2022.
About the ceremony
The Recognition of Service ceremony is an annual event that recognises and celebrates dedication, loyalty and longevity of service to the Department of Education.
Service recognition is awarded at a state level each year for staff who have achieved 40 years, 45 years, 50 years, 55 years and, in some cases, 60 years of service. Regional offices coordinate service recognition ceremonies for staff who have achieved 35 years of service.
For more information, email service.recognition@education.vic.gov.au.
Reviewed 20 June 2022