Nominations Open for Outstanding Educators

There are many examples of excellence in Ontario’s schools, boards and licensed child care settings, and just as many reasons to nominate someone for a Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

These awards celebrate educators and support staff who make remarkable contributions to Ontario’s education system. 

Many staff employed in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and boards can be nominated. There are eight award categories:

• Teacher of the Year
• New Teacher of the Year
• Early Childhood Educator of the Year (NEW!)
• Excellent Support Staff
• Excellence in Leadership
• Lifetime Achievement
• Team of the Year
• Full-Day Kindergarten Team of the Year (NEW!)

Nominations are open until February 6, 2012. Award recipients will be announced in the spring and recognized at a special awards ceremony during Education Week in May.

To learn more about the awards and how to nominate, visit www.ontario.ca/teachingawards.