Exhibitions and Awards

Exhibitions and awards are granted by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) to senior secondary students studying Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses and vocational education and training (VET). The awards recognise individual excellence in both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses and VET.

The two peak awards are the Beazley Medal: WACE and the Beazley Medal: VET. Other awards for ATAR courses and VET include: exhibitions; special awards and certificates of excellence, distinction and merit.

The final decision on the granting of each award is made by a panel comprising the Chair of the Authority Board, a Board member and the Executive Director – School Curriculum and Standards.

To be eligible to achieve an award, a student must:

  • have satisfied the requirements for a WACE at the time of the determination of the award/exhibition (except for Subject Exhibitions and Subject Certificates of Excellence).
  • have been enrolled as a full-time student in a registered secondary school
  • be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia

Special General Awards, Special Subject Awards, Special VET Awards, and Special Subject Certificates of Excellence may be awarded to students who do not meet the general eligibility criteria.

For further information relating to exhibitions and awards, click on the link below.

2024 Beazley Medallists

Beazley Medal: WACE

The Beazley Medal: WACE is awarded to the student attaining the highest WACE award score in the determination of the General Exhibitions.


The recipient of the 2024 Beazley Medal: WACE is

Ethan Yap
Perth Modern School

Ethan Yap

Ethan has also received a General Exhibition, a Subject Exhibition for Physics, Subject Certificates of Excellence for Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics Specialist and Physics, and a Certificate of Distinction.

Ethan found his studies in Years 11 and 12 to be thoroughly engaging and enjoyed deepening his understanding in the sciences and humanities. He is looking forward to studying Mathematics and Computer Science next year and is interested in pursuing research into mathematics at university.

Ethan was the 2024 Dux of Perth Modern School and received consistent A grades across Year 11 and 12.



Beazley Medal: VET

The Beazley Medal: VET is awarded to the student who has demonstrated the most outstanding overall performance in a vocational education and training program.

The recipient of the 2024 Beazley Medal: VET is

Kevin Castle
Kent Street Senior High School

Kevin Castle

While completing his Certificate II in Aeroskills, Kevin completed significant number of hours in the workplace. Kevin received the VET Exhibition and a VET Certificate of Excellence in the Automotive, Engineering and Logistics industry area.

Kevin found pursuing a VET qualification very beneficial for his studies and intended career pathway. He is hoping to start an apprenticeship with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in 2025 and looks forward to pursuing a career in the aircraft maintenance engineering field.

2024 Exhibitions and Awards Recipients

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority Exhibitions and Awards Ceremony will be held in 2025. The Authority acknowledges and thanks the following organisations for their generous support.

  • Curtin University
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Murdoch University
  • The University of Notre Dame
  • The University of Western Australia
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