Awards

Browse the available awards below, view the nomination form, and start to think about who you could nominate next year. To sponsor an award or if you have any questions about the awards or the nominations process, please contact the Awards Committee via email. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2021 (This is subject to change depending upon the covid-19 situation).

OCTE Excellence in Teaching Award - Elementary

Purpose: To recognize an Elementary Teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to present the technology component of the Science and Technology curriculum and who is dedicated to the promotion of Science and Technology Education.

Criteria: Current member of OCTE and the Ontario College of Teachers; Develops and implements creative and engaging components which integrate technology and its applications in the Science and Technology curriculum; Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
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OCTE Excellence in Teaching Award - Secondary

Purpose: To recognize a Secondary Teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the delivery of Technological Education curriculum and who is dedicated to the promotion of Technological Education.

Criteria: Current member of OCTE and the Ontario College of Teachers; Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to teaching and promoting Technology through the delivery of a creative and engaging program; Demonstrates a commitment to the furtherance of Technological Education school and board-wide; Promotes careers in technology through apprenticeship or co-op programs, or other career advancement activities; Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
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Technological Education Leadership Award

Purpose: To recognize an individual who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the promotion and furtherance of Technological Education at a school, board and provincial level.

Criteria: Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to Technological Education through the support or delivery of creative and engaging programs; Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the furtherance of technological education through active involvement and leadership roles; Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
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OCTE Certificate of Recognition

Purpose: To recognize an individual, group or organization who has shown outstanding support for and contributions to the continued development of Technological Education at a school, board or provincial level. Multiple recipients may be presented.

Criteria: Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting technological education through an active involvement in one or more of the following activities or related activities: curriculum development; providing professional development opportunities; support of apprenticeship or co-op programs; sponsorship of student projects, competitions or other programs.
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Dick Hopkins Award

Purpose: Initiated by OCTE and Skills Canada to recognize an outstanding technical educator in recognition of Dick’s active participation and promotion of Skills competitions and events.

Criteria: Chosen by a selection committee. Click here to view the application.
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past award winners

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