As a teacher or educator, you know the profound impact you can have on your students’ lives. The Award offers you a unique opportunity to channel your passion for teaching by mentoring and guiding students beyond the classroom. This program doesn’t require extensive training, making it easy to integrate into your existing educational practices while offering students a holistic learning experience. 

The Award allows you to connect with students on a deeper level, helping them explore their passions, build resilience, and develop essential life skills. It provides a structured framework to support students’ emotional, social, and academic growth. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, fulfilling the very reason many of you entered the profession: to inspire and change lives. 

The Award offers a powerful way to help students grow into well-rounded, confident individuals. By guiding them through the program, you’ll witness firsthand the difference you’re making—both in their lives today and in the skills they’ll carry into adulthood. 

The skills and attitudes students gain from the Award are invaluable, not only for their personal development but also for their future success. Colleges, universities, and employers seek out these qualities in students, and as an Award Leader, you’ll play a crucial role in helping your students stand out. You’ll support them in gaining the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing world and complement their academic achievements with life skills that will serve them for years to come. 

Click here to learn more about becoming an Award Leader and how you can make a difference in your students’ lives. 

Here are just some of the differences you’ll see as an Award Leader!

Differences you’ll see as an Award Leader

Enhanced Student Engagement & Holistic Development

The Award framework extends learning beyond the classroom, fostering student enthusiasm, motivation, and the development of key skills such as resilience, leadership, and problem-solving. 

Stronger Student-Teacher Relationships

Teachers become mentors, offering personalized guidance that builds stronger bonds and enriches the overall student experience. 

Enriched Curriculum & Experiential Learning

Integrating the Award into education promotes hands-on, experiential learning that aligns with the 7 Elements of the Award Canada Way, offering structured goals and diverse activities. 

Community Engagement & Positive School Culture

Schools partnering with the Award promote social responsibility through volunteering and community service, while cultivating a positive, empowering school culture.

Professional Development for Teachers

Involvement with the Award provides educators with professional growth opportunities, expanding their skills through leadership roles and experiential teaching practices. 

Preparation for Future Success

The Award equips students with life skills necessary for success in both education and the workforce, helping them build confidence, resilience, and leadership. 

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