Australia’s inaugural awards for outstanding Muslim learners, educators and schools were presented to the winners at a gala dinner held at Waterview, Sydney Olympic Park on Sat 6 August 2022.
The keynote speaker at the event, Dr Anne Aly, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth inspired the audience by emphasising the role of education in achieving great success in life.
Dr Anne Aly, Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth. Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
Professor Peter Shergold AC presenting School Award for Innovation and Renewal to Executive Principal Mohammed Taksim of Minaret College. Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
Abdul Karim Galea receiving the Crescent Awards Lifetime Achievement Award from Professor Mohamad Abdalla AM. (Photo by Zia Ahmad).
Madenia Abdurahman receiving Crescent Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.
The prestigious Crescent Awards Lifetime Achievement Award was shared by pioneering educators at Islamic schools, Abdul Karim Galea from Melbourne and Madenia Abdurahman from Sydney,
Award winners: Mehar Ahmad, Teacher at Harrington St Public School with her granddaughter, Halimah Bokhari, student at MLC School. (Photo by Sakinah Ahmad).
AMUST All-Rounder Award (Secondary) winner Maysa Maarbani. Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
This major award acknowledges, showcases and celebrates Muslim learners who reflect the ongoing effort of becoming a balanced human being (“al-insan al mutawazin” ) – aspirationally following the Prophet’s (s) example.
Crescent Wealth Deputy Managing Director, Miriam Silva AM said the awards provided a tremendous opportunity to showcase the many passionate and talented Muslim educators, students and school administrators in the wider Australian community not just in Muslim institutions.
Ms Silva pointed out that, “the Australian Muslim community has grown to around a million people, who through all walks of life are now making a major contribution to Australia. A new generation of Australian Muslims is emerging through our schools and educational settings and the communities they serve.”
“Through the Crescent Awards we want to recognise those young people who demonstrate outstanding achievement, contribution and service, and the leading educators, educator teams and schools who enable them to excel and pave the way for a brighter future for our community and our society. It is their time to shine,” she concluded.
Talal Yassine OAM . Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
Mr Talal Yassine OAM, Managing Director, Crescent Wealth while congratulating all the winners as well as the finalists thanked the award partners, sponsors, judges and the volunteers for making the event a great success.
Information on winners and runners up can be found here: https://crescentawards.com.au/
Information on the Judging Panel can be found at:
https://crescentawards.com.au/judges/
Learner Awards
Academic Impact
This award recognises outstanding academic achievement, contribution, and effort, in one or more fields of study, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited others.
Academic Impact Award (Primary)
Winner: Salwa Mousa
Runner-Up: Muhammad Asif
Academic Impact Award (Secondary)
Winner: Omar Farid, Australian International Academy, Kellyville
Runner-Up: Amna Dawood, Islamic College of Brisbane
Omar Farid. Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
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NZF Community Impact Award
This award recognises outstanding community contribution, service, or effort, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others, namely the local community or beyond in positive and meaningful ways.
NZF Community Impact Award (Primary)
Waste Free Wednesdays Team. Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
Winner: Waste Free Wednesdays Team – Arkana College. Zayn Lasic, Raihana Jebeili, Sayf Eldeen Arja, Abdalla Adra, Ilyas Tabikh
Runner-Up: Hajor Kassar
NZF Community Impact Award (Secondary)
Daniya Syed. Photo credits: The Crescent Foundation/Imbuity.
Winner: Daniya Syed, Unity Grammar
Runner-Up: Rania Shehryar, Australian International Academy, Kellyville
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Sporting Impact
This award recognises outstanding sporting achievement, performance, contribution, service, or effort, in one or more fields of sporting endeavour, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others.
Sporting Impact Award (Primary)
Winner: Assiya Muzzafer
Sporting Impact Award (Secondary)
Winner: Yasmin Hijazi, Islamic College of Brisbane
Runner-Up: Danya Mustafa, Islamic College of Brisbane
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Brothers in Need Leadership Impact Award
This award recognises an aptitude for leadership in school or in an external setting, and leadership activity that demonstrates outstanding contribution, service, or effort, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others.
Brothers in Need Leadership Impact Award
Winner: Anhaar Kareem, Al Noori Muslim School
Runner-Up: Layth Alsomai, Australian International Academy, Kellyvile
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Gould Studio Creative Impact
This award recognises outstanding creative arts (creative production, music, theatre, visual art, literature etc.) achievement, performance, contribution, service, or effort, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others.
Gould Studio Creative Impact Award (Primary)
Winner: Halimah Bokhari
Runner-Up: Julie Mahdy
Gould Studio Creative Impact Award (Secondary)
Winner: Leila Celahmetovic, Australian International Islamic College
Runner-Up: Almaz Kaddour, Australian International Academy, Kellyville
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Entrepreneurial Impact
This award recognises outstanding entrepreneurial achievement, contribution, service, or effort, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others.
Entrepreneurial Impact Award
Winner: Salma Kareem, Strathfield Girls High School
Runner-Up: Mohammed Taha Khan, Australian International Academy, Kellyville
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AMUST All-rounder Award
This award recognises outstanding all-round achievement, performance, contribution, service, or effort, across all fields, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others.
This major award acknowledges, showcases and celebrates Muslim learners who reflect the ongoing effort of becoming a balanced human being (“al-insan al mutawazin” ) – aspirationally following the Prophet’s (SAW) example.
AMUST All-Rounder Award (Primary)
Winner: Safiyah Bowens
Runner-Up: Hannan Dawood
AMUST All-Rounder Award (Secondary)
Winner: Maysa Maarbani, Unity Grammar
Runner-Up: Yunus Shuaib, Islamic College of Brisbane
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Lifetime achievement award
This award recognises outstanding achievement, contribution, service, or effort, with impact, inclusive of personal growth and refinement, that has demonstratively benefited self and others.
Winner: Madenia Aburahman
Winner: Abdul Kareem
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Distinction in Beginning to Teach
The Distinction in Beginning to Teach Award provides recognition for inspirational educators with up to three years of experience.
Winner: Ebony Kerrigan, Islamic College of Brisbane
Runner-Up: Nisa Johnson, Islamic College of Brisbane
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Excellence in Teaching
The Excellence in Teaching Award provides recognition for inspirational educators with over 3 years of experience.
Winner: Rijad Salkanovic, Unity Grammar
Runner-Up: Leila Qadan, Unity Grammar
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Leadership
The Distinction in Leadership Award provides recognition for classroom educators or educational leaders who have demonstrated a leading role in enhancing teaching and learning in their school / setting.
Winner: Mariam Bernard, Unity Grammar
Runner-Up: Shadia Ghazi, Arkana College K-6 Islamic School
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Innovation
The Innovation in Teaching Award provide recognition for the ground-breaking work of educators or educational leaders in Islamic educational settings.
Winner: Roset Rawa Khair, Unity Grammar
Runner-Up: Shahinda Kandil, Australian International Academy, Kellyville
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TLC Community Award
The Outstanding Contribution to School Community Award provides recognition for inspirational educators who are the heart and soul of the school community.
Winner: Mehar Ahmad, Harrington St. Public School
Runner-Up: Roset Rawa Khair, Unity Grammar
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Contribution
The Outstanding Contribution to Teaching recognises educators and educational leaders/administrators with an outstanding history of service for over fifteen years or more.
Winner: Rukhsana Ashraf, Islamic College of Brisbane (Primary)
Runner-Up: Irfan Meduselac, Australian International Islamic College
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Educator Team Awards
Curriculum
This award provides recognition for the most outstanding curriculum re-design, enrichment, or renewal initiative developed by an educator team in an Islamic education setting in Australia.
This can be school-wide or subject specific.
Winner: Craig Burchell, Islamic College of Brisbane – Futsal Excellence Program
Runner-Up: Maneesha Iqbal, Fauzina Nabi, Mohammed Shah, Aanisah Buksh, Suraiya Girach – Islamic College of Brisbane Primary School
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Co-curriculum
This award provides recognition for the most outstanding co-curricular program or initiative (including but not limited to special needs or learning support programs, physical activity or sporting programs, or co-curricular or before/after school Qur’an or Islamic studies programs) developed by an educator team in an Islamic education setting in Australia.
Winner: Ilim College – Hifz Enrichment Program
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Pedagogy
This award provides recognition for the most outstanding pedagogical re-design / renewal initiative implemented in an Islamic educational setting in Australia.
The re-design / renewal can be school-wide or classroom/subject specific.
Winner: Leyla Mohamoud, Sidra School – Sidrah Gardens
Runner-Up: Unity Grammar Commerce Program
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Learning Environments
This award provides recognition for the most outstanding learning environment design implemented in an Islamic educational setting in Australia.
To be eligible the project must have been completed in 2022.
Winner: Islamic College of Brisbane – Sakinah Greenhouse Gardens
Runner-Up: Ilim College
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Wellbeing
This award provides recognition for the most outstanding program or initiative to improve student health and wellbeing implemented by an Islamic educational setting in Australia.
The program or initiative can apply to the whole school or a targeted group of learners.
Winner: Islamic College of Brisbane – “The Hub”
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School Innovation and Renewal
This award provides recognition for the most outstanding school innovation and / or renewal initiative or project by an Islamic educational setting.
Winner: Minaret College
Runner-Up: Arkana College
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TLC Community Impact Award
This award provides recognition for outstanding impact on the local community by an Islamic educational setting in Australia.
Winner: Unity Grammar
Runner-Up: Arkana College
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