Awards

Nominations for the 2024 Unit Awards are now open. Click this link for more information and to access the nomination forms.
Nominations are due Monday, April 22, 2024

4. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. The Ottawa Catholic Teachers Advocacy Award 

Purpose:  the Ottawa Catholic Teachers Advocacy Award is presented annually to a member of the Ottawa Unit who has prioritized advocacy for teacher colleagues over the course of their career.

Criteria:  the recipient must:

1. be a member of Ottawa Catholic Teachers;

2. promote the collective interests of teachers in the Association;

3. work with individuals and groups to advance teacher welfare;

4. be nominated by at least five (5) members of the Ottawa Unit.

Selection:  the recipient is selected by the Unit Awards committee based upon applications received

2. The Ottawa Catholic Teachers Award for Servant Leadership

Purpose:  the Ottawa Catholic Teachers Award for Servant Leadership is presented annually to a member of the Ottawa Unit who has demonstrated the qualities of servant leadership amongst their teaching colleagues in the course of their career.

Criteria:  the recipient must: 

1. be a member of Ottawa Catholic Teachers;

2. demonstrate “servant leadership” – the quality of compassion for those in need and for the prioritization of service to others;

3. demonstrate a supportive role among colleagues;

4. promote good fellowship among staff;

5. be nominated by at least five (5) members of the Ottawa Unit.

Selection:  the recipient is selected by the Unit Awards committee based upon applications received.

3. Occasional Teacher Award of Excellence

Purpose:  to recognize the professionalism and commitment to excellence of those candidates who are nominated for the Award.  To recognize the importance of the role of occasional teachers in Education and to celebrate a teacher who exemplifies this.   

Criteria:  the recipient must:

1. be a member of the Occasional Bargaining Unit;

2. show a high degree of professionalism in carrying out their duties;

3. be an example of service to the school and/or the larger community;

4. demonstrate the values that are at the heart of the Christian message;

5. be an example of teamwork in dealings with their students and colleagues.

Selection:  the recipient is selected by the Occasional Bargaining Unit Committee based upon applications received.