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Nominations are open for the 2026 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

August 20, 20263 min Read More

Cootamundra apprentice receives Country Education Foundation Rising Star Award

November 19, 20252 min Read More

‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity

November 18, 20252 min Read More

Country Education Foundation student from Shoalhaven receives Community Alumni Champion award

November 16, 20252 min Read More

From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever

November 14, 20252 min Read More

Great Lakes graduate named Country Education Foundation’s Alumnus of the Year

November 13, 20252 min Read More

Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards

October 20, 20253 min Read More

Shoalhaven’s Katrina Norwood recognised for outstanding service

November 15, 20242 min Read More

A passion for community celebrated through the 2024 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

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Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards

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2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray

December 5, 20239 min Read More

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker

December 5, 202314 min Read More

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson

December 5, 20237 min Read More

Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award

December 5, 20232 min Read More

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen

December 1, 20238 min Read More

Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin

October 27, 20234 min Read More

Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

October 23, 20233 min Read More

Nominations Open For 2023 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

August 28, 20233 min Read More

Robyn Phillips receiving CEF Katie Walker Outstanding Service Award

Robyn Rallies for Regional Youth

May 19, 20233 min Read More

Rising Star Ayisha Rises Above Challenges

December 1, 20226 min Read More

2022 CEF Young Achiever James Anderson with CEF Grenfell volunteers

James Jumpstarts his Dream

November 18, 20226 min Read More

Katie Jayne Connects Communities with Kindness

November 11, 20225 min Read More

Excellent Elise Shines and Inspires

October 31, 20225 min Read More

Great Vibes as 2022 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

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Justin is a Volunteer Juggernaut

May 20, 20227 min Read More

There’s more to Axel than Academics

October 29, 20216 min Read More

Cody Launches Into Study After School

October 28, 20216 min Read More

Brianna’s Belief in the Potential of People

October 27, 20216 min Read More

Jemma’s Creating Community Change

October 26, 20217 min Read More

STEM Success Beckons Kim

October 25, 20217 min Read More

2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

October 23, 20213 min Read More

Margaret is Simply Outstanding

October 20, 20213 min Read More

Outstanding volunteers recognised – want to join the club?

November 27, 20206 min Read More

Cultural and Country Roots Inspire Rising Stars

November 13, 20208 min Read More

Nurturing nature runs through Jamee’s veins

November 11, 20204 min Read More

Raymond ‘Happ’y to help

November 11, 20204 min Read More

Lauren with community in her sights

November 9, 20204 min Read More

Brooke Sowing the Seeds of Success

November 8, 20204 min Read More

2020 Alinta Energy – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

November 6, 20203 min Read More

If your organisation needs help, you better call Saul

November 26, 20194 min Read More

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CEF RISING STAR A current student (1st or 2nd year) with a bright future and demonstrated commitment to achieving their goals.

CEF LAUNCHING STAR A current student (3rd year or above) with a bright future and demonstrated commitment to achieving their goals

CEF YOUNG ACHIEVER A recent graduate with determination and talent, resulting in early career accomplishments in their field of choice.

CEF COMMUNITY ALUMNI CHAMPION A recipient who has taken their knowledge back to a regional area to share and inspire, and who fosters further education.

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Nominations are open for the 2026 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

Cootamundra apprentice receives Country Education Foundation Rising Star Award

‘Launching Star’ from Merriwa area receives award for commitment to social justice and rural equity

Country Education Foundation student from Shoalhaven receives Community Alumni Champion award

From Garema to the global stage: Francesca Fenton named Country Education Foundation Young Achiever

Great Lakes graduate named Country Education Foundation’s Alumnus of the Year

Standout students and alumni celebrated at the 2025 Audi Foundation–CEF Alumni Awards

Shoalhaven’s Katrina Norwood recognised for outstanding service

A passion for community celebrated through the 2024 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

Nominations are open for 2024 CEF Awards

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Ilona Gray

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Heather Walker

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Chloe Wilson

Braidwood Shearer Takes Out CEF Community Alumni Champion Award

2023 Alumni Award Winner Profile: Inga Neilsen

Alumni Awards 2023 Mentor Feature: Richard Austin

Alumni Success Unveiled With Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Nominations Open For 2023 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Awards

Robyn Rallies for Regional Youth

Rising Star Ayisha Rises Above Challenges

James Jumpstarts his Dream

Katie Jayne Connects Communities with Kindness

Excellent Elise Shines and Inspires

Great Vibes as 2022 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Justin is a Volunteer Juggernaut

There’s more to Axel than Academics

Cody Launches Into Study After School

Brianna’s Belief in the Potential of People

Jemma’s Creating Community Change

STEM Success Beckons Kim

2021 Audi Foundation – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

Margaret is Simply Outstanding

Outstanding volunteers recognised – want to join the club?

Cultural and Country Roots Inspire Rising Stars

Nurturing nature runs through Jamee’s veins

Raymond ‘Happ’y to help

Lauren with community in her sights

Brooke Sowing the Seeds of Success

2020 Alinta Energy – CEF Alumni Award Winners Announced

If your organisation needs help, you better call Saul

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