Member awards—Recognizing volunteerism within OSSTF/FEESO

OSSTF/FEESO recognizes the contributions of its members in their District offices and Bargaining Units, in their communities, and their worksites. Often, the voluntary commitments of our members exceed 10 hours per week. This year especially, when balancing family, work, and leisure obligations while navigating a global pandemic, that is a considerable commitment of time given selflessly to your union.

While awards criteria are publicized and available on our website, there are times when we do not get many nominations. That is unfortunate because many members give their all day after day to the union and members.

The nomination process is available on our provincial website. Nomination, and if applicable, application forms can be found online.

Awards for members:

• André Lécuyer Award—For outstanding contributions in the area of professional development. Presented at AMPA.
  Deadline—January 31
• Award of Merit—For outstanding service at District and Bargaining Unit level as well as provincial level.
  No fixed deadline
• Bob Brooks Award—For a member, school staff or federation group, endorsed by the District for excellence in community relations.
  Deadline—April 1
• Comité des services en langue française Award—For distinguished involvement in the growth and promotion of French language in OSSTF/FEESO.
  Deadline—January 31
• Communication Award—For Districts, Bargaining Units or individuals to recognize and celebrate efforts in communications.
  Deadline – January 31
• Environmental Award—For a member, Districts or Bargaining Units to celebrate the dedication to environmental activism.
  Deadline—April 15
• Honorary Membership—Awarded on request from the District or Bargaining Unit to retiring members.
  No fixed deadline
• James Forster Human Rights Award—For exemplary dedication and promotion of human rights locally, provincially, or internationally.
  Deadline – January 31
• Jennifer MacLean Health and Safety Award—For certified health and safety activists on Joint Health and Safety Committees.
  Deadline—January 31
• John McNeil Award—For outstanding achievement in the area of collective bargaining.
  Deadline—January 31
• Kelly Ann McKenzie Award—For a member making substantive contributions to the professional growth and development of education worker members.
  Deadline—January 31
• Liz Barkley Status of Women Award—For a member recognizing activism and leadership by an OSSTF/FEESO member in advocating and building awareness on women’s economic and equality issues.
  Deadline—January 31
• Nancy Warrener Award—For a member who demonstrates a high level of energy, positive outlook, commitment to the professional development needs of members, assistance to new members and involvement at both District and provincial levels.
  Deadline—January 31
• Norm Snyder Award—Presented to a volunteer on a District or Bargaining Unit committee or executive for outstanding service both provincially and locally.
  Deadline—January 31
• Political Action Award in honour of Wendell Fulton and Larry French—For a member showing outstanding leadership in political action with the federation or with political parties, other unions or labour councils.
  Deadline—January 31
• Provincial Executive Award—For exceptional members, rendering meritorious and outstanding services to OSSTF/FEESO at the provincial and local level, upon their retirement.
  Deadline—May 1