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The Governor General's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History
- Administered by: Canada's National History Society
- This national bilingual program recognizes teachers of elementary, middle and senior schools who demonstrate excellence in teaching Canadian history.
- The Award: 6 recipients receive $2,500 and an all-expenses paid trip for two to the Award Ceremony. The award recipient receives a medal and a $1,000 prize for the school.
- The 2000 Award was presented by her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on October 13, 2001.
- Finalist lesson plans available in a newsletter format and on-line at the Canada's National History Society website.
- Searchable database of history teachers and their area of expertise available on line at the Canada's National History Society website.
- Nomination poster featuring Canadian History theme can be used as a classroom resource. Related lesson plans available on-line at the Canada's National History Society website.
Contact Information:
Jeffrey Mitchell, Project Coordinator
Governor Generals Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History
Canada's National History Society
Toronto's First Post Office
1833, 260 Adelaide Street East
P.O. Box 59
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1N1
Telephone: 1-800-861-1008
Fax: 416-955-0815
Website: www.historysociety.ca
Email: prixggawards@historysociety.ca
The Bayer Inc. Award for High School Chemistry Teachers
- Administered by: The Chemical Institute of Canada
- Funded by: The Bayer Rubber Inc.
- Recognize: outstanding contributions in high school chemistry teaching in Canada.
- The Award: cash prize of $500 and one-year membership in the CIC; up to 2 awards given each year.
- Award presented at the Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Conference, the Chemical Education Conference OR at a local section meeting (which ever is most convenient for the winner).
Contact Information:
Manager, Conferences and Awards
The Chemical Institute of Canada
130 Slater Street, Suite 550
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6E2
Telephone: 613-232-6252
Fax: 613-232-5862
Website: www.cheminst.ca
Email: lhuskins@cheminst.ca
The Union Carbide Award for Chemical Education
- Administered by: The Chemical Institute of Canada
- Funded by: Union Carbide Canada Ltd.
- Recognizes: an individual who has made outstanding contributions in Canada to education in any level in the field of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- The Award: cash prize of $1000, up to 400$ in travel expenses, and a commemorative framed scroll.
Contact Information:
The Chemical Institute of Canada
130 Slater Street, Suite 550
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6E2
Telephone: 613-232-6252
Fax: 613-232-5862
Website: www.cheminst.ca
Email: lhuskins@cheminst.ca
The NOVA Chemicals Ltd. Award for Chemistry Teaching
- Administered by: Canadian Society for Chemical Technology
- Funded by: NOVA Chemicals Ltd.
- Eligibility: the award shall be presented to an individual who has contributed to teaching and has had a great influence upon students. The staff of any Community College, Technical Institute or Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionel (CEGEP) in Canada are eligible candidates.
- The Award: cash prize of $1,000, a commemorative scroll and travel costs to receive award and conference registration if applicable.
Contact Information:
Canadian Society for Chemical Technology
130 Slater Street, Suite 550
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6E2
Telephone: 613-232-6252
Fax: 613-232-5862
Website: www.cheminst.ca
Email: lhuskins@cheminst.ca
Distinguished Principal/Vice-Principal Award
- Administered by: Canadian Association of Principals with sponsorship by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
- Recognizes: exemplary principals/vice-principals who demonstrate strong commitment to educational leadership.
- The Award: winner will be an honoured guest at the National Conference of the Canadian Association of Principals and $5000 award will be made to the Canadian Association of Principals' Foundation in the recipient's name.
Contact Information:
Marie Schutt, Executive Assistant
Canadian Association of Principals
124 O'Connor Street, Suite 500
Ottawa, Ontario K4P 5M9
Telephone: 613-233-3665
Fax: 613-233-3674
Email: cap@istar.ca
