Community
19 July, 2024
State award for Annameike
FORMER Emmanuel College student Annameike Cozens was one of only six students state-wide to receive an Outstanding VCE Vocational Major Student Award earlier this week.
Victoria’s top-performing students from the year 12 class of 2023 have been celebrated for their academic success.
The Vocational Major Student Award recognises exceptional achievement and honours students who demonstrate excellence, skills growth and community impact.
At a special presentation at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan presented the Premier’s VCE Awards which recognise the outstanding achievements of students completing the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in 2023.
This year’s awards were the first to feature the Outstanding VCE Vocational Major Student Award – following the Labor Government’s introduction of the dedicated vocational program within the certificate in 2023.
A total of 310 students received 332 awards across 93 subjects, including 300 study awards, 23 Top All-Round VCE High Achiever Awards, six Outstanding VCE Vocational Major Students and three Top International Student Awards.
Premier Allan said all award recipients had demonstrated commitment and hard work throughout their final year at school.
“These award winners are testament to how Victorian students can thrive with support from their teachers, school communities, families and friends,” the Premier said.
Minister for Education Ben Carroll said it was exciting to see such a diverse, talented group of young Victorians, particularly the outstanding achievers in the VCE Vocational Major, who were recognised in the awards for the very first time.
While completing her VCE Vocational Major studies at Emmanuel College last year, Annameike Cozens was an exemplary youth leader in the agricultural industry.
She coordinated industry projects and impactful community initiatives.
Her achievements included orchestrating tours and industry days (notably with Monk and Sons) and organising a Women in Trades Conference; highlighting her commitment to empowering young females in the agricultural industry.
Her commitment to leadership and community involvement also extended to organising blood donation drives.
Annameike was instrumental in setting up network opportunities that connected students with industry professionals, including a collaboration with the Women in Dairy Expo.
She also undertook Certificate II in both agricultural studies and animal studies and secured a veterinary nursing position during her VCE studies.
