Photography Studies College (PSC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Australian Photographic Prize Educator of the Year, a recognition that celebrates the college’s commitment to nurturing creativity, technical mastery, and professional excellence.
This award follows a series of outstanding student achievements that showcase the strength of PSC’s teaching and learning community.
At the heart of this recognition are PSC’s remarkable students.
Rebecca Polonski has been awarded Student Photographer of the Year, a milestone that highlights her creativity, vision, and dedication to the craft.
Special congratulations are also extended to Arianna Partemi and Donal Graham, whose outstanding work and strong performances in the same category further demonstrate the depth of talent fostered at PSC.
These individual achievements collectively reflect the high standard of artistic and technical development that PSC students achieve under the guidance of their educators.
The Educator of the Year Award is not only a celebration of student success, but also a powerful testament to the passion, expertise, and dedication of the entire PSC community.
To our teaching staff: Your mentorship in classrooms and studios inspires students to push creative boundaries. You cultivate not only technical skill but also the confidence and unique voice of each emerging photographer.
To our professional and support staff: From enrolment through to graduation, your commitment ensures that every student experiences the highest level of care, guidance, and opportunity. Your behind-the-scenes contributions are the foundation of PSC’s success.
Together, this collective effort makes PSC a place where creative excellence thrives—and where students are empowered to achieve their best.
Winning the 2025 Australian Photographic Prize Educator of the Year is a moment of pride for PSC and a reflection of its ongoing mission: to prepare the next generation of photographers, artists, and visual storytellers with the skills, creativity, and confidence to shape the future of image-making.
Congratulations once again to our award-winning students, our staff, and the entire PSC community. This recognition belongs to all of you.