THE AWARD

Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. and the Business Education Council have joined together to recognize educators who best demonstrate a responsible role in the achievement of school-community collaboration.   Two educators -- one from the District School Board of Niagara and one from the Niagara Catholic District School Board -- will be selected and awarded with the Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Teachers Award during the Business Education Council’s Annual Partners Breakfast (BEC ONLINE EVENT LISTING) on Friday, February 12th, 2010.  In addition, each school leader will receive a handcrafted award and framed certificate, as well as $500 for their respective schools.

ELIGIBILITY

All certified teachers employed by the Niagara Catholic District School Board and the District School Board of Niagara are eligible. Teachers must be nominated by a peer -- i.e. a certified teacher from one of the above school boards.   Other interested persons -- including community partners, school council representatives, partners, school council representatives, parents, etc. -- who want to support the nomination of a particular teacher, are asked to contact the principal of the teacher’s school. The principal will endeavor to secure a willing nominator within his/her school.

THE PROCESS

Complete a short narrative describing your nominee’s leadership contributions (include related evidence and/or supporting documents) using the five section headings below:

• Nominee’s Leadership Role
• Partnership Goals
• Activities/Processes
• Results-to-Date
• Special Qualities

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS

2009 Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Annual Teacher Award recipients.

 2009 Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Annual Teacher Award recipient Andrea Wiggins of A.N. Myer Secondary School.

2009 Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Annual Teacher Award recipient Aaran Vasas of Notre Dame College School.