GEETF Awards
We are now accepting nominations for our GEETF Awards. Please consider nominating a teacher, or group of educators, who are making a difference in the lives of children through their leadership, initiative, or collaboration on a project that involves students, the school and/or the broader community. It’s not difficult to make a nomination. It is good for all of us to celebrate the wonderful things going on in our schools!
Who to nominate…
- Someone who has spearheaded a project that has had a significant impact on your school or community
- Someone whose work has had an outstandingly beneficial effect on students or other teachers
- Someone who is working hard to promote unionism or social justice
- Someone who is raising the profile of educators and our profession
We look forward to receiving your nominations. Follow this link to view the flyer and learn more about the GEETF Awards. The deadline to submit award nominations is April 17th.
Any questions can be directed to Connie Hill, acting Chair of the GEETF Awards and Scholarships Committee at chill@geetf.ca, and copy Jeannette Dodds at jdodds@geetf.ca.
Honorary Life Membership nominations and GEETF Awards nominations are due by April 17, 2026
The intent of the GEETF Awards is to recognize innovative projects which improve/enhance the lives of children. Up to a total of 12 awards may be awarded each year in each of the following categories:
AWARDS CATEGORIES:
Dedicated to Our Profession and Students
- Arts Award
- Environmental Award
- Humanitarian Award
- Anti-Poverty Award
- Special Education Award
- Indigenous Education Award
- Equity / Anti-Racism Award
Dedicated to Unionism and Helping Teachers
- Health and Safety Activist Award
- Teacher Service First Five Years Award
- Member Service and Engagement Award
- Outstanding Labour and Political Activism Award
Each recipient (or group) will receive a commemorative scroll and a gift. All nominees will be invited to celebrate their nomination with two Complimentary dinner tickets to our annual Celebration Dinner.
Evaluation Criteria
- The project involves a critical mass of the school community (staff and students).
- The project involves members of the broader community.
- The project affects a significant change in awareness in participants within the school community.
- The project demonstrates a significant, demonstrable difference to past practice.
- The project affects a significant change in awareness within the broader community.
The project provides access to unique opportunities in the domains of music, visual arts, drama, literature and/or dance.
The project encourages students to assume responsibility for their impact on the environment and for educating others to assume that responsibility.
The project heightens awareness of and empathy for individuals/communities in need of humanitarian aid. The project encourages participants to assume a role which increases awareness of the issue(s) in the broader community.
The project heightens awareness of and empathy for individuals/communities who experience issues of poverty. The project encourages participants to assume a role which increases awareness of the issue(s) in the broader community.
More information
GEETF Scholarships and bursaries Fund (GSBF)