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The nomination period is now closed. View the list of 2012 Capital Educators' Awards finalists!

Who is eligible for a Capital Educators’ Award?

Any educator who has classroom teaching responsibilities and is currently employed by one of the ten event partner institutions in Ottawa is eligible for a Capital Educators’ Award.

An incredible range of educators are honoured by these awards, from kindergarten teachers to high school math teachers to medical school professors to Police Foundation instructors. Some award recipients are relatively new to teaching; some are 40 year veterans. Some educators are recognized for outstanding impact on students through coaching activities, others for their ability to motivate troubled teens to achieve success, or to help profoundly disabled students. Common themes are an ability to connect with students, as well as a willingness to invest extra effort to customize approaches for students’ individual needs. Many educators are also being recognized for using communication and information technologies to enhance the learning experience and facilitate students’ access to course material at their own pace.

How does the nomination process work?

Anyone can nominate an educator for a Capital Educators’ Award . We will be accepting nominations between January 12, 2012 and 4 PM on March 2, 2012. We receive submissions from parents, students, educators, and members of the general public.

How are the winners selected and announced?

Award recipients are chosen based on two criteria:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Acting as a positive role model and/or making a difference in someone’s life.

Sixty-six finalists are selected by the participating institutions. A community panel of judges then selects the award recipients from among the finalists. All 66 finalists are invited to attend EduGala, and the Award recipients are announced that evening.