DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities. They work hard as mentors and guides to help students from all backgrounds discover their talents and strive to reach their goals. Often overlooked, a dedicated and perceptive teacher makes the difference between the success and failure of a student who is struggling.
Purpose of the award
TheMcEwen Family Teacher Recognition Awardwas established to shine the spotlight on the contributions high school teachers make to our students and communities through their mentorship. The award celebrates teachers who go above and beyond teaching the curriculum to ensure their students succeed not just academically but personally as well.
Nominate your teacher
You are eligible to nominate a high school teacher if you are currently enrolled in the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC and received your pre-university education in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. The teacher you nominate must have been teaching in a Canadian school.
The Award
The winning teacher will receive $5,000 to spend on school enrichment activities, programs or development, along with $2,000 for their own professional development. They will also be asked to nominate a current high school student to receive a $5,000 scholarship to attend UBC. The UBC Applied Science student who nominated the winning teacher will receive $1,000 in recognition of their efforts.
Paying it forward
认识到经常忽视的贡献nd achievements of high school teachers, theMcEwen Family Teacher Recognition Awardhighlights the importance of teachers to our communities and future generations. The award also encourages students to reflect on the impact their teachers had on their success, and provides financial support for both teachers and students to continue their efforts — thus, students “pay it forward” for the guidance they received.
Submitting your nomination
Before you begin, have the following ready:
- Your teacher’s and high school info
- Your nomination letter and optional letters of support saved as PDFs
- Use naming conventions:
studentname_nominationletterandstudentname_supportingletter
- Use naming conventions:
Completethe nomination formbyFebruary 28.
McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award - Nomination Form
Past recipients
2023 – Said El Mejdani (Westwood Community High School)
2022 – Todd Ablett (West Vancouver Secondary School)
2022 – Joe Muise (St. Thomas More Collegiate)
2021 – Johnny Dulku (Westwood Community High School)
2020 – Andrew Wong (Robert Cecil Palmer Secondary School)
2019 – David Riendl (Aspengrove School) and Szandra Temesvari (Kelvin High School)
2018 – Kyle Stewart (Georgetown District High School)
2017 – Sarah Daintrey (Clayton Heights Secondary School)
2016 – Amos Lee (Burnaby South Secondary School)
2015 – Angie McTague (LV Rogers Secondary School) and Gordon Trousdell (West Vancouver Secondary School)
2014 – Peter Gajda (Osoyoos Secondary School)
2013 – Susan Hunter-Jivung (Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School)
2012 – Brian Outerbridge (South Delta Secondary School)
2011 – Douglas Park (Hugh Boyd Secondary School)
Questions
If you have questions about the nomination process, please contactana.merino@ubc.ca.