Nominations are now open for the 2026 Berwyn Clayton Award for Practitioner Research.

AVETRA members are invited to nominate an early career or practitioner researcher whose research is making a positive impact when applied to VET practice.

Berwyn Clayton is a legend in the Australian VET research scene and has a long and distinguished association with AVETRA. From 1989 to 2014 Berwyn actively encouraged and supported VET teachers to undertake research.

AVETRA has presented the Berwyn Clayton Award on a bi-annual basis at the AVETRA Conference since 2012. Over the years, the criteria for this award have changed, reflecting the broad impact that Berwyn has had on our sector.

In 2026, the Berwyn Clayton Award will again be awarded to a Practitioner Researcher.

All nominees and those nominating them must be current AVETRA members.

Nominations close COB Friday 20 March 2026.

More information about the Berwyn Clayton Award for Practitioner Research, including contact details and a nomination form, are here: https://avetra.org.au/Berwyn-Clayton-Award