The newly created Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Education* recognizes individuals or organizations that are not current or former voting members of the BCTF who have made an outstanding contribution to, and impact on, public education.

To be eligible, nominees shall have demonstrated contributions:

1. over a significant period of time.
2. of provincial significance.
3. through leadership, advocacy, partnership, community service, research, or other activities that have impacted and strengthened public education in BC.

Individuals or organizations may be nominated by any voting member or by a local of the BCTF. The criteria, nomination process, and timelines shall be shared annually with members, local presidents, local representatives, and provincial specialist association presidents. Nominations will be accepted only through the process and in the manner communicated.

Nomination packages shall consist of:

1. a summary outlining the basis for the nomination and demonstrating how the nominee meets the award criteria, not exceeding three pages in length.
2. no more than three supporting letters.

Nomination packages that exceed these limits will not be considered.

The Executive Committee shall determine the recipient or recipients of the award and report their decision for the award to be presented at the Annual General Meeting.

The Executive Committee may determine that the award will be presented to one or more recipients, or that it will not be presented in a given year.

Unsuccessful nominations shall be retained and automatically reconsidered for the two succeeding years, unless withdrawn by the nominator.

*A new procedure for this award was adopted at the October 2026 Executive Committee meeting.

Deadline: February 5, 2027

Complete the nomination form and send it by email to the attention of Amber Mitchell, Executive Director
amitchell@bctf.ca

You will receive a confirmation email that your nomination has been received.