The Quebec English School Boards Association is Proud to Present the 8th Annual “QESBA Excellence in Education Awards”
by Darren Becker
The Board of Directors of QESBA (Quebec English School Board Association) created these awards in 2014 with a view to celebrating the excellence, dedication and innovation demonstrated by teachers, administrators, parents, professionals and school board members at the nine English school boards across Quebec. QESBA is currently receiving submissions from member school boards, schools, and vocational and adult centres across the province.
All entries should have had a visible and demonstrable impact on the school and/or school board in which it originated, including measurable goals and objectives. Important information should include: Evidence of positive impact on student success, concrete examples that the goals and objectives were met, examples of the positive effect the strategy and/or program had on improving the profile of the center or program.
1. Public school promotion: awarded annually to a QESBA-member school board or individual school for a program or campaign that enhances the image and awareness of English Public schooling in Quebec.
2. Innovation in teaching or program delivery: awarded annually to an individual teacher, consultant or school administrator or a group of such individuals for the development or implementation of a classroom or after-school program that best exemplifies innovation in teaching or program delivery.
3. Community engagement: awarded annually to a school or school board for exemplary action in supporting English-speaking parent and/or community involvement.
4. Adult and Vocational Education: awarded annually to a school, centre or school board for an exemplary approach, strategy or outreach program in adult and vocational education.
If you would like to nominate a particular LBPSB program/initiative, the completed entries must be submitted to QESBA no later than Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 4 p.m. Please use the Microsoft Form document available with this link: https://forms.office.com/r/T3WPK06XnQ
The QESBA Excellence in Education Awards will be presented at the 2025 QESBA/AAESQ Spring Conference in Mont Saint-Saveur. Category winners will receive a commemorative citation and a $500.00 bursary in the name of the school board they represent.
Should you have any questions regarding the program or application process, please contact QESBA at 514- 849-5900.
