Awards

Mmvllen administers two awards for our local community. The Mitchell Celantano Trade Award celebrates the achievements of local young people. The Sue Fowler Award recognises the achievements of individuals/organisations in Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley who work towards mmvllen’s vision of young people being confident, capable and on their way to success in work and life.

The Mitchell Celantano Trade Award

Created in 2021, the Mitchell Celantano Trade Award honours the memory of local student, Mitch, after his sudden passing in 2021. Mitch was an outstanding VCAL trade student from Essendon Keilor College who demonstrated great work ethic and gained an apprenticeship from his trade placement. This award celebrates Mitchell’s memory and recognises other students who have shown dedication and commitment to their trade placement. We acknowledge the recipient at a mid-year event and gift $500 towards their vocational career pathway.

We’d like to acknowledge the award supporters and sponsors for making this award possible, including the Celantano family, Essendon Keilor College and Nelson Alexander Essendon.

Nominations are open for the Mitchell Celantano Trade Award. Teachers and VET coordinators can nominate a student by clicking on the link below.

Established in 2021, the Sue Fowler Award honours the inaugural CEO of mmvllen from 2001 to 2015 who sadly passed soon after retiring. She established the organisation and it's identity as a caring, supportive and empowering force for local young people, especially those with barriers to education, training and employment.

This award recognises those delivering upon the mmvllen vision of "young people that are confident, capable and on their way to success in work and life", with the winner receiving $500 towards a program, project or professional developed linked to our vision.