Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence

Help celebrate outstanding teachers and educators

Each school day, parents hand over their most precious gift – their children – to teachers. With this gesture of trust, comes the deeply challenging task of guiding our youth to becoming effective, empowered, creative adults. The Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize educators and staff who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario's young people.

You now have an opportunity to give these remarkable professionals the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for the Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Who is eligible

The awards are open to anyone who works in Ontario’s public schools, including teachers, teaching support staff, department heads, principals and vice-principals.

How to nominate someone

Students, parents, teachers, community members – anyone who knows an outstanding educator can participate. Simply complete the nomination form. Remember to:

• Explain how your candidate meets the selection criteria
• Collect letters of support from two other people
• Get the nominee’s permission.

Then mail it to us before the deadline.

Nomination deadline: January 31, 2007

View the nomination form (PDF, 463 KB)

Award Categories

• Teacher of the Year
• Outstanding New Teacher
• School-to-Work Transition
• Contribution to School Leadership
• Excellence in Special Needs
• Parent and Community Involvement
• Enterprise in Teaching
• Excellence in Teaching Support
• Excellence in Teaching Literacy and Numeracy
• Lifetime Achievement

Selection panel

An independent selection panel will review the nominations and recommend award recipients.

Learn more about the selection panel

Promote the awards

Help us promote the Premier’s Awards and recognize Ontario’s outstanding educators.

• Poster – Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence (PDF, 295 KB)
• Brochure – Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence (PDF, 663 KB)
• Nomination Form – Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence (PDF, 463 KB)