🎉 Celebrating a Proud Moment for GreenSTEM Education 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that our Founder and CEO, Daniel Edwards, was recognised with the prestigious Coach/Mentor Award at the FIRST LEGO League National Championships South last weekend! This event brought together the top 48 teams from across South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, showcasing the very best in STEM innovation, teamwork and creativity. Daniel is the head coach of the Montello Manatees and BCH STEM Unlimited teams, the 2 Burnie-based teams that qualified for the National Championships South amongst only 10 Tasmanian teams in total.
This award reflects Daniel’s exceptional dedication to fostering STEM opportunities across Tasmania and the nation. Beyond coaching FLL teams like the Parklands Penguins, Montello Manatees, Montello Megalodons and BCH STEM Unlimited, Daniel has been instrumental in establishing and supporting many public-school-based teams across the NW Coast, ensuring that every young person has the chance to engage with FLL regardless of barriers.
What made this recognition even more special was the nomination by BCH STEM Unlimited youth mentors Mia, Connor, and Mayson—also members of the Parklands Penguins and STEM Unlimited at Burnie Community House. True to his collaborative spirit, Daniel invited these amazing young leaders to the stage to share in the celebration and accept the trophy together, highlighting the profound impact of mentorship and teamwork. Their names will be added to the certificate, with this soon to be framed and proudly displayed at the Community House with a growing collection of FLL trophies and certificates!
Daniel’s leadership and vision through GreenSTEM Education and Greenpower Australia continue to drive the growth of FIRST LEGO League and STEM education in our region. His passion for creating inclusive, life-changing opportunities for young people is an inspiration to us all.
Congratulations, Daniel—this is a well-deserved honour, and we are so proud of your ongoing commitment to shaping the next generation of STEM innovators!
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FIRST Australia
Department for Education, Children and Young People
University of Tasmania
BURNIE CITY COUNCIL
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The LEGO Foundation