The 2026 $10,000 School of the Year is Announced!
What an incredible journey it’s been for 91.1 Hot FM’s $10,000 School of the Year! A massive thank you to Maroochydore Homemaker and every Sunshine Coast local who voted.
We are thrilled to announce that Chevallum State School is our ultimate winner! But what happened next left Sam, Ash, and our entire team in tears.
In an unprecedented, breathtaking act of generosity, Chevallum decided they didn’t want to keep it all to themselves. They generously gifted $1,000 of their prize money to each of our other incredible Top 5 finalists: Meridan State College, Buderim Mountain State School, Currimundi Special School, and Bli Bli State School.
It completely blew Sam and Ash away and reminded us exactly why we love this community so much.
You truly have to see this deeply moving moment for yourself. Head over to our Facebook page now to watch the Live video of the emotional announcement!
Sunny Coast, your spirit never fails to amaze us. Congratulations again to Chevallum State School!