VPA Life Members

The Victorian Principals Association (VPA) values the contribution of its members, whose dedicated expertise and time has contributed significantly to primary education in Victoria.

The Victorian Principals Association (VPA) may confer life membership on not more than five (5) Principal Class Members (Ordinary Member) or former Principal Class Members in any calendar year.

A Principal Class Member (Ordinary Member) or a former Principal Class Member may be nominated for Life Membership of the Association by VPA Principal Class Members (Ordinary Member) via the approved nomination form. The Life Membership Award Committee will consider all nominations.

Important documents for 2023 Life Membership Nominations


To make a nomination for VPA Life Membership, please download both the policy document and nomination form and follow the steps outlined.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP POLICY FORM 
DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM 

The closing date for nominations for 2023 Life Membership will be 4pm on Friday October 27, 2023. 

List of VPA Life Members

2022
John Mooney

2021
Anne-Maree Kliman

2020
Jennifer Mackay

2018
Sue O’Connor (Hon.)

2017
Philip Anthony
Steve McGarrigle
Esther Wood

2016
Jack Fisher

2015
Cheryle Osborne

2014
Glenn Butler

2013
Ian Sloane

2012
Terry Condon

2010
Michael Small

2008
Patrick Waring
Brian O’Dea

2007
Aileen Hall

2006
Kathleen Drohan (Hon.)
Kevin Mackay
Gabrielle Leigh

2005
Denise Howes
Lee Barmby

2004
Margaret Reid
Helen Lanigan
Doug Conway

2003
John Gow
Alexander Arthurson
Wally Gatt (Hon,)

2002
Howard Looney

2000
Brian Mills
Janice Szmal
Colin McPherson

1997
Peter Paul

1996
Peter Bishop

1995
Roy Ward
Peter Ruddock

1994
Greg Hamilton
Brian Beer

1993
Gary Rogers
John Cabassi
Margaret Dozzi (Hon.)

1990
Terry O’Riley

1988
Vern Wilkinson

1976
Murray Baud
Murray Callahan
Harry Marks
Roy Jennings