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Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence

5 October 2009

Ottawa, Ontario

For many of us, at least one teacher stands out in our memories — someone who encouraged, enabled and inspired us to do our very best. Teachers play a tremendous role, not only in the academic achievement of students, but in forming the character that will shape the rest of their lives. The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence honour outstanding and innovative elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines.

Award recipients are selected by parents and fellow educators from across Canada who participate in national and regional selection committees. These stakeholders select recipients based on their innovative use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in the classroom, the excellence and innovation of their teaching practices and their ability to achieve outstanding results with students. The recipients have used these qualities to inspire students to learn, to continue learning and to equip them with the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to succeed.

Nominees are recognized for their excellence in the following areas:

integration of ICT in the classroom
innovative and exemplary teaching practices
student skills development
student interest and participation
student achievement and performance
teacher commitment and leadership

Teachers are eligible for two awards: the Certificate of Excellence and the Certificate of Achievement. All recipients receive a certificate and pin, along with a letter from the Prime Minister. A cash award of $5,000, shared equally between the winning teacher and his or her school, is given with the Certificate of Excellence. A cash award of $1,000 is given to teachers receiving the Certificate of Achievement. These funds may be used for professional development, equipment, resource materials, website development, teaching aids, or other tools to improve teaching and student learning. The recipient’s school also receives a certificate recognizing its support of, and contribution to, the teacher’s achievement. Up to 15 Certificates of Excellence and up to 50 Certificates of Achievement are awarded per competition. At least one Certificate of Excellence and one Certificate of Achievement are designated for the top-ranked Aboriginal teachers who are teaching at an on-reserve school.

For more information about the program, please visit the Prime Minister’s Awards web site at www.pma.gc.ca.

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