Centre of the Year 2025 - Aspire Bendigo, Kennington

Sponsored by Step4

The most prestigious award of the evening - the Centre of the Year Award - is always a highlight of the Aspire Awards. Last year, Aspire Clyde North claimed the title, and anticipation was high as the crowd cheered for this year’s nominees: Aspire Bendigo, Kennington and Aspire Platform, Donnybrook.

This award recognises a centre that demonstrates excellence across every dimension of early education: strong leadership, outstanding practice, exceptional teamwork, high-quality environments, and meaningful family partnerships. It celebrates a centre that is consistently high-performing, values-driven, and deeply committed to children, families, educators, and the wider community.

We are so pleased to share that Aspire Bendigo, Kennington is the 2025 Centre of the Year!

Why Aspire Bendigo, Kennington Stands Out

Aspire Bendigo, Kennington has created a warm, supportive environment where children thrive, families feel connected, and educators are empowered to deliver exceptional care and education. Their success is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to Aspire’s values.

From strong family partnerships to outstanding educational programs, this centre exemplifies what it means to connect, learn, and grow together. Their leadership and dedication make them a shining example across the Aspire network.

Thank You to Our Sponsor - Step4

A huge thank you to our flagship sponsor, Step4, for supporting this award and championing quality learning environments. Their partnership helps us enhance experiences across our centres and strengthen the quality of practice we deliver.

Step4 didn’t just sponsor this award - they played a key role in making the entire Aspire Zoo Do unforgettable. From providing incredible resources for our Aspire Passport activities, including the obstacle course and team stacking challenge, to sending members of their team to assist throughout the event, Step4 went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Their commitment to collaboration and innovation reflects the very values we celebrate at Aspire. We are proud to partner with an organisation that shares our passion for creating inspiring environments for children and educators alike.

Congratulations to Aspire, Kennington!

This achievement reflects the passion, dedication, and teamwork of an incredible group of educators. Aspire Kennington has set a benchmark for excellence - creating an environment where children thrive, families feel supported, and educators are empowered to deliver the very best in early education.

Their success is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to Aspire’s values. We are proud to celebrate their success and look forward to seeing their continued impact in the community. Here’s to another year of leadership, innovation, and making a difference!