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The finalists for the 2010 Governor General’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History, the nation’s top teaching prize, were announced today by Canada’s History Society.
Now in its 15th year, the award is presented in partnership with TD Bank Financial Group to honour teachers who excel at bringing history to life for their students.
“These exceptional teachers have a way of doing history, rather than reading it. They inspire their students to take an interest in Canada’s past by immersing them in it, and they help them develop a sense of place,” said Canada’s History Society CEO Deborah Morrison.
“Teachers are often the front line when it comes to protecting and promoting Canada’s heritage. Canada’s History is proud to honour them with this distinction,” Morrison added.
A judging panel will select six winners from among the 25 finalists based on the nominees’ innovations and achievements in teaching Canadian history or social studies. Each winner receives $2,500, a gold medal and a trip to the awards ceremony this fall at Rideau Hall. Their respective schools will receive $1,000.
“Educating children is essential to the development and success of our future leaders,” said TD Bank Financial Group Deputy Chair Frank McKenna, who also serves as TD’s Literacy and Education Champion. “These awards recognize those teachers whose innovative approaches to teaching increase opportunities to engage young people in being better connected to Canada’s rich and colourful heritage.”
Read More about the teachers selected as finalists for this year’s awards.