2025 Tutor Recognition Awards

The 2025 Tutor Recognition Awards results are now official!

The elegant Savoy Hotel was abuzz with celebration on the 16 September 2025 as over 50 guests gathered for our 2025 Acknowledgment Ceremony — a special event dedicated to recognising the incredible contributions of our U3A tutors.

Hosted by U3A Network Victoria President Annie Grigg and Vice President John Taubman, the event honoured 15 outstanding Tutor Award winners and two very special recipients of the Distinguished Services Award.

These individuals have all gone above and beyond in their dedication and passion, and their impact was felt far and wide — with awardees and guests travelling from right across Victoria to join us.

The afternoon commenced with delicious canapés and drinks, where guests reconnected, shared stories, and celebrated the spirit of community.

The 2025 Acknowledgment Ceremony was a true celebration of excellence, connection, and gratitude, and a wonderful way to honour those who help make our network stronger every day.

Congratulations once again to all of the Award recipients and thank you for all the joy you bring to the Victorian U3A community.

Click here to view the gallery and learn more about the 15 Tutors who received Recognition Awards as well as the two Distinguished Services Award recipients.

In alphabetical order of the U3A, the successful 2025 award recipients are:

Shirley Farr
U3A Albury Wodonga

Diana McCormack
U3A Banyule

Mario Bonnici
U3A Box Hill

Jacquie Cannavo
U3A Brimbank

Noel Barlow
U3A Casey

Barbara Gower
U3A Colac-Otway

Margaret Bourke-Finn
U3A Cranbourne

Dan Phelan
U3A Glen Eira

Sue Birrell
U3A Goulburn Valley

Henk Overberg
U3A Kingston

Simone Graham
U3A Kyneton

Alex Stoneman
U3A Maryborough

Maryanne MacPhee
U3A Mornington

Maria Ryan
U3A Nunawading

Jenni Munro
U3A Prom Coast

Distinguished Services Award:
Andrew Lockwood
U3A Nunawading

Distinguished Services Award:
Kevin Whelan
U3A Whittlesea