Award Wording Library
School Awards Wording
Dux, citizenship, encouragement, and speech-night inscriptions — ready to copy, or use as a starting point for your own.
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Class of 2026
The school’s highest academic honour — often also entered on a perpetual honour board.
Subject Dux
DUX OF MATHEMATICS
2026
Replace “Mathematics” with any subject — the most common way to spread academic recognition.
Valedictorian
VALEDICTORIAN
Sophie Turner
Class of 2026
A formal keepsake piece, usually presented alongside the Dux award.
Academic Excellence
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Liam Foster
Year 12 · 2026
A general high-achievement award when a subject-specific Dux isn’t needed.
2026
Recognises effort and attitude, independent of results — a genuinely motivating award for many students.
Sportsmanship Award
2026
2026
Class of 2026
The school’s highest academic honour — often also entered on a perpetual honour board.
Subject Dux
DUX OF MATHEMATICS
2026
Replace “Mathematics” with any subject — the most common way to spread academic recognition.
Valedictorian
VALEDICTORIAN
Sophie Turner
Class of 2026
A formal keepsake piece, usually presented alongside the Dux award.
Academic Excellence
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Liam Foster
Year 12 · 2026
Not tied to academic results — recognises kindness, leadership, or community contribution.
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Noah Bennett
2026
Recognises effort and attitude, independent of results — a genuinely motivating award for many students.
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
2026
Most Improved Student
Perfect Attendance
2026
CONGRATULATIONS
Before You Submit
Getting School Wording Right
1
Confirm the year level or graduating class
“Year 9,” “Class of 2026” — small details that matter a lot across a whole-school award set.
2
Agree the citizenship/values selection process early
Whether it’s staff-voted or nominated, having a clear process avoids last-minute disagreement close to speech night.
3
Double-check every student name’s spelling
The single most common source of reorders — worth a second set of eyes with the school office before submitting.
4
Keep Dux and honour board wording consistent
Use the exact same format every year so the board reads consistently across graduating classes.
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