Only Three Weeks Left For Premier's Awards Nominations
January 14, 2010 11:00 AM
McGuinty Government Celebrates Excellence in Education
February 1 is the final day to nominate an Ontario educator for this year's Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence.
The awards recognize outstanding school and school board staff who make exceptional contributions to Ontario schools, and support, motivate and inspire Ontario students.
There are six award categories that recognize individuals who make a difference in education:
- Teacher of the Year
- New Teacher of the Year
- Excellent Support Staff
- Excellence in Leadership
- Team of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
Quick Facts
- Anyone can submit a nomination.
- An independent selection panel will review the nominations and award recipients will be announced in the spring.
- Since the awards were launched in 2006-07, more than 3,000 nominations have been received and over 50 educators and support staff have been recognized.
Learn More
- Find out how to nominate someone.
- Learn about the contributions made by previous award recipients.
- ontario.ca/education-news
Contacts
- Gary Wheeler
Communications Branch
416-325-2454
gary.s.wheeler@ontario.ca - Greg MacNeil
Minister's Office
416-325-0122
greg.macneil@ontario.ca
Ministry of Education
ontario.ca/education