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An outstanding teacher deserves something exceptional

The awards recognize outstanding school and school board staff who make exceptional contributions to Ontario schools. People like Chantal Bertrand, Coordinator of the Hawkesbury Campus of the Eastern Ontario Education and Training Centre, who is profiled below.

Here are videos of other past winners

Who is eligible?

The awards are open to anyone who is employed by a publicly funded school or board/authority in Ontario. You can nominate teachers, support staff, principals and vice-principals, supervisory officers, directors of education and many others.

For more information visit the Frequently Asked Questions.

Award categories

There are six different award categories, recognizing a range of people and skills.

• Teacher of the Year
• New Teacher of the Year
• Excellent Support Staff
• Excellence in Leadership
• Team of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement