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.

2025 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 2025 Beazley Medal: WACE is

Cohen Beveridge
Willetton Senior High School

Cohen Beveridge

Cohen has also received a General Exhibition, Subject Certificates of Excellence in Chemistry, Mathematics Methods and Physics, along with a Certificate of Distinction.

Cohen found his studies in Years 11 and 12 to be challenging but enjoyable across all his ATAR subjects, and he is looking forward to studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Western Australia in 2026.



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 2025 Beazley Medal: VET is

Holly Hunter
Rossmoyne Senior High School

Holly Hunter

Holly received a VET Exhibition and a VET Certificate of Excellence in the Construction Industries industry area. She achieved a Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) through South Metropolitan TAFE. Alongside the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start), Holly undertook ATAR Mathematics Applications in Year 11 as it complemented her VET studies.

Holly found that pursuing a VET qualification allowed her to develop practical, real-world skills while balancing her academic studies and sporting commitments. Holly has secured an apprenticeship in the Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician) qualification with Thyssenkrupp (TK) Elevator, which she will commence in 2026. Holly looks forward to pursuing a career in construction and continuing to develop her skills within the industry.

2025 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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