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Do you know someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to Catholic Education?
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board’s Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education recognizes, on an annual basis, individuals and/or a group who have made an extraordinary contribution to publicly funded Catholic education. The award is entitled: Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Award for Distinguished Service to Catholic Education.
Any teacher (elementary/secondary), trustee, administrator, employee, parent, priest, religious leader, or Catholic ratepayer within the community, whose name is placed in nomination, is eligible for the award.
A nominee must have made an extraordinary contribution towards Catholic education and, in so doing, will have displayed a commitment to excellence, contributed to student interest and the learning environment, shown evidence of community support, and enhanced the awareness of Catholic education. Previous nominees can be nominated again.
Nominations must be made in writing and must be based on the criteria outlined above. Nomination submissions must include a completed nomination form, a letter outlining the reasons for the nomination, a minimum of two letters of reference to support the nomination, and any additional documentation or materials describing the achievement of the nominee (optional). When explaining the reasons for the nomination, please provide as much detail as possible in your written submission.
Nomination General Information
Nomination Form
Completed nomination packages must be forwarded no later than Monday, March 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon to:
2026 Awards Committee
c/o Mrs. N. Knoll
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
90 Mulberry Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3R9