THE AWARD

Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. and the Business Education Council have joined together to recognize educators who best demonstrate a responsible role in the achievement of school-community collaboration.   Two educators -- one from the District School Board of Niagara and one from the Niagara Catholic District School Board -- will be selected and awarded with the Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Teachers Award during the Business Education Council’s Annual Partners Breakfast (BEC ONLINE EVENT LISTING) on Friday, February 6th, 2009.  In addition, each school leader will receive a handcrafted award and framed certifcate, as well as $500 for their respective schools.

ELIGIBILITY

All certified teachers employed by the Niagara Catholic District School Board and the District School Board of Niagara are eligible. Teachers must be nominated by a peer -- i.e. a certifed teacher from one of the above school boards.   Other interested persons -- including community partners, school council representatives, partners, school council representatives, parents, etc. -- who want to support the nomination of a particular teacher, are asked to contact the principal of the teacher’s school. The principal will endeavor to secure a willing nominator within his/her school.

THE PROCESS

Complete a short narrative describing your nominee’s leadership contributions (include related evidence and/or supporting documents) using the five section headings below:

• Nominee’s Leadership Role
• Partnership Goals
• Activities/Processes
• Results-to-Date
• Special Qualities

THIS YEAR'S WINNER

2008 Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Annual Teacher Award recipients.

2008 Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Annual Teacher Award recipient Ken Willms of Beamsville District Secondary School with David Howes, Lincoln Fabric’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

2008 Lincoln Fabrics Ltd. Annual Teacher Award recipient Paul Cianflone of Saint Michael Catholic High School with David Howes, Lincoln Fabric’s President and Chief Executive Officer.