Take a look at our 2018-2019 Award Winners!
For descriptions and more information about additional OCDSB staff awards please see Procedure PR.621.HR Employee Recognition Plan.
Director's Awards
The Director’s Citation Award recognizes outstanding and significant staff contributions to the District and its students, over an extended period of time, showing a level of imagination, enthusiasm, and professionalism that constitutes a worthy model for others. It is intended to be a recognition of staff, by their colleagues, honouring those who are in the midst of their careers. Nominations are made by trustees, senior staff, principals and managers.
The Director’s Staff Awards include the Director’s Citation Award, Innovation Award, Mentoring Award, Ronald K. Lynch Memorial Award, Technology Excellence Award, Excellence in Equity Award and Health and Safety Award.
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
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![Gilles Chartrand Gilles Chartrand](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Gilles%20Chartrand.jpg)
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2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
GILLES CHARTRAND
Facilities Department
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![Carola-Ann Fenning Carola-Ann Fenning](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Carola-Ann%20Fenning.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
CAROLE-ANN FENNING
Coordinator
Learning Support Services |
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2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
BRIAN GARBUTT
Supervisor of Operations
Facilities Department
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![Tia Helm Tia Helm](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Tia%20Helm.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
TIA HELM
Educational Assistant
Alta Vista Public School
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![Timothy Hogan Timothy Hogan](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Timothy%20Hogan.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
DR. TIMOTHY HOGAN
Supervisor of Psychological Services
Learning Support Services
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![Gregory Lahaie Gregory Lahaie](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Gregory%20Lahaie.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
GREGORY LAHAIE
Custodian
Avalon Public School
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![Kirsten MacKenzie Kirsten MacKenzie](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Kirsten%20MacKenzie.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
KIRSTEN MACKENZIE
Teacher
Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
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![Shannon Mills Shannon Mills](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Shannon%20Mills.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
SHANNON MILLS
Teacher
Bell High School
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![Katheryne Presley Katheryne Presley](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Katheryne%20Presley.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
KATHERYNE PRESLEY
Chief Custodian
Hawthorne Public School
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![Laura Quick Laura Quick](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Laura%20Quick.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
LAURA QUIRK
Teacher
Katimavik Elementary School
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![Serena Rebello-Robert Serena Rebello-Robert](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Serena%20Rebello-Robert.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
SERENA REBELLO-ROBERT
Speech Language Pathologist
Learning Support Services
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2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
CHRIS RIPPSTEIN
Chief Custodian
Knoxdale Public School
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![Wendy Verreault Wendy Verreault](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Wendy%20Verreault.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
WENDY VERREAULT
Principal
Sir Robert Borden Secondary School
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![Myra Wells Myra Wells](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Myra%20Wells.jpg) |
2019 DIRECTOR’S CITATION AWARDS
MYRA WELLS
Assistant
Board Services
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EXCELLENCE IN EQUITY AWARD
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![Mary Enns Mary Enns](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Mary%20Enns.jpg) |
EXCELLENCE IN EQUITY AWARD
MARY ENNS
Department Head
Hillcrest High School
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HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD |
![Jen Lee Jen Lee](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Jen%20Lee.jpg) |
HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD
JEN LEE
Elementary Teacher
Woodroffe Avenue Public School
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INNOVATION AWARD |
![Nicole MacLaren Nicole MacLaren](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Nicole%20MacLaren.jpg) |
INNOVATION AWARD
NICOLE MACLAREN
Teachers
Goulbourn MS
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![Kevin Terrade Kevin Terrade](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Kevin%20Terrade.jpg) |
INNOVATION AWARD
KEVIN TERRADE
Teachers
Goulbourn MS
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MENTORING AWARD |
![Jillian Bell Jillian Bell](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Jillian%20Bell.jpg) |
MENTORING AWARD
JILLIAN BELL
Teacher
J.H. Putman Public School
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RONALD K. LYNCH MEMORIAL AWARD |
![Marilyn Trudel Marilyn Trudel](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Marilyn%20Trudel.jpg) |
RONALD K. LYNCH MEMORIAL AWARD
MARILYN TRUDEL
Teacher
Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre
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TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE AWARD |
![Sean Fredette Sean Fredette](https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_55394/Image/About%20Us/Awards/Staff%20Awards/2019/Sean%20Fredette.jpg) |
TECHNOLOGY EXCELLENCE AWARD
SEAN FREDETTE
Specialized Program Teacher,
Physical Support
Centennial PS
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2019 Director's Awards |
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Coaching Award of Excellence
The Coaching Award of Excellence is presented annually for superior commitment and dedication of an OCDSB staff member to the advancement of the athletic ability of our students. Nominations are made by the Athletic Association Committee and awards are presented at the Coaching Banquet in June.
Arts Recognition Awards
This award is presented annually to staff members annually for innovative programming in the arts during the school year. Impact has to be measurable with the student body of an OCDSB school. Nominations are made by Principals and school councils and the awards are presented at a special Board meeting in October. For more information please visit the Arts Recognition Awards webpage.
Marjorie Loughrey Lifetime Achievement Award
The Marjorie Loughrey Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to a staff member for continual and distinguished excellence in arts education over several years. Nominations are received from Principals and school councils and the award is presented at a special Board meeting in October.
Special Event Arts Award
The Special Event Arts Award is presented annually to an elementary and secondary school staff member for a special event, exhibition or arts package that occurred or was created by staff during the school year. Nominations are made by Principals and school councils and the awards are presented at a special Board meeting in October.