2026 Life Membership and Chapter Honours Nominations Open

Learning Environments Australasia (LEA) is proud to invite nominations for two of our most prestigious member recognition programs: Life Membership and Chapter Honours.

These awards recognise the outstanding volunteers whose dedication, leadership and long-standing commitment have helped shape LEA and strengthen our community across Australasia. Whether at a Chapter level or across the entire organisation, these honours celebrate those who have generously contributed their time, expertise and passion to advancing learning environments and supporting the growth of LEA.

Nominations close 4pm (AEDST/Vic Time) Sunday 25 October 2026.

Life Membership Nominations

Life Membership is the highest honour that LEA can bestow. It recognises members whose exceptional service, leadership and sustained contribution have made a profound and lasting impact on the organisation over many years.

Recipients are selected through a rigorous nomination and assessment process that reflects the significance and prestige of this honour. Life Membership celebrates individuals whose enduring commitment has helped shape the growth, success and future of LEA.

Life Membership recipients receive:

• A Life Membership certificate, citation and trophy
• Formal recognition at the LEA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Presentation at the following year's LEA Annual Conference
• Complimentary LEA membership for life
• Complimentary registration to the LEA Annual Conference for life, including the Welcome Reception

Chapter Honours Nominations

The LEA Chapter Honours Program recognises members whose exceptional service, leadership and long-standing commitment have made a lasting impact within their local Chapter and the broader LEA community. As one of LEA's highest Chapter-level recognitions, Chapter Honours celebrate volunteers who have gone above and beyond through years of dedicated service, leadership and contribution to advancing learning environments.

Recipients are selected through a rigorous nomination and assessment process, reflecting the importance and prestige of the award. Chapter Honours recipients receive:

• A certificate and citation
• Recognition and presentation at the LEA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • If a recipient is unable to attend the AGM, their Chapter Chair or Chapter representative will accept the award on their behalf, with formal recognition taking place at a Chapter event.