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Division Recognition

We're proud to honour the outstanding leadership, accomplishments, contributions and achievements of parents, community members, students in Grades 7 to 12 and staff. Each year, we recognize individuals for their outstanding professional and volunteer services. We also honour teams for their contributions through collaboration.


RECOGNITION CATEGORIES

Each type of award recognizes:

  • parents or community members
  • students in Grades 7 to 12
  • staff members

RECOGNITION OF SERVICE

Recognition of Service honours an individual’s outstanding professional and/or volunteer contributions in their everyday role to support a school, community or department.

Nominations are made based on a number of criteria, such as:

  • quality service
  • commitment
  • the relationship of the individual’s activities to schooling and/or the enhancement of public education

RECOGNITION OF TEAMS

Recognition of Teams honours the outstanding contributions or achievements made by groups through collaborative efforts. 

Nominations are made based on a number of criteria, such as:

  • significant contribution
  • the achievement of excellence through teamwork
  • the relationship of the group’s activities to schooling and/or the enhancement of public education 

RECOGNITION OF MERIT

Recognition of Merit honours the outstanding achievement of individuals who have demonstrated a standard of excellence in an area of endeavour. Nominations are made based on a number of criteria, such as:

  • commendable, innovative, creative or inspiring achievements
  • leadership and/or endeavours that have brought distinction to the individual, the school, the community and Edmonton Public Schools

Nominations

Do you know an individual or team that deserves recognition for their dedication in their everyday roles during the 2024–25 school year? Consider nominating deserving individuals or teams from the community, your school or central services.

A maximum of three nominations will be accepted from a single location (schools or central departments) and must be approved by the principal or central department administrator. Each nomination must be supported by three nominators.

Nominations are now closed. Applications for the 2025–26 school year will open in February 2026.

Learn about the criteria and submission process