National Inclusive Education Awards

History

Each year, Inclusion NB recognizes New Brunswick education champions with National Inclusive Education Awards. The awards are presented in partnership with Inclusion Canada to acknowledge exemplary leadership in New Brunswick’s commitment to inclusive education.  

Nominees can be teachers, educational assistants, principals, parents, and more. We have even seen entire classes nominated. They can work with any early learning centre, K-12 school or post-secondary school in New Brunswick. 

The awards highlight the success that comes when students feel welcome and valued. The recipients create spaces where every student feels safe, supported and can contribute. They are presented each May by the Lieutenant Governor, the Patron of Inclusion NB, at a ceremony at Government House. 

Past Recipients

Submit a Nomination

FAQ

Anyone can submit a nomination, including parents, guardians, colleagues, students, and community members. 

Eligible nominees include:

  • Teachers 
  • Education assistants 
  • School administrators/Principals 
  • Schools  
  • Early Learning Centres, Administrators, or Educators 
  • College Instructors 
  • University Professors 
  • Post-Secondary Institutions or Offices 
  • Community Leaders and Groups 
  • Parents 
  • Students/Classes 

Provide as much detail as possible about the nominee’s efforts and impact. Key points to include: 

  • Specific initiatives or strategies implemented to promote inclusion. 
  • Evidence of positive outcomes for students. 
  • Testimonials from students, parents, or colleagues. 

Include detailed examples of the nominee’s contributions to inclusive education and any supporting materials, such as testimonials, news articles or photographs, to strengthen your submission. 

Inclusion NB requests that all nominators provide their contact information in case the committee requires additional information.

A committee of educators, inclusion advocates, and staff review the nominations. They evaluate the submissions based on the impact, innovation, and commitment demonstrated by the nominee.

Once your nomination is submitted: 

  • You will receive a confirmation email. 
  • Your nominee will be informed. 
  • The nomination will be reviewed by the selection committee (usually in February). 
  • Finalists and their nominators will be contacted by our staff (usually in March). 
  • Recipients will be contacted by our staff (usually in April). 
  • Award recipients will be announced publicly at the Inclusive Education Awards ceremony held in May. 

Yes, a member of our team will reach out to you.

Recipients are honoured each May at a special awards ceremony at Government House, hosted by the Lieutenant Govenor. They receive a certificate of recognition and are highlighted on our digital channels. We also share the names of the recipients with local media.  

In advance of the event, our team reaches out to each recipient, so they know what to expect, confirm their guests who will also attend the ceremony, and answer any questions they may have. We want the ceremony to be an incredible experience for them! 

Please contact Shana Woodill, Director of Inclusive Education and Policy at: swoodill@inclusionnb.ca

The Dr. David Jory Award

In 1985, a group of New Brunswick parents mounted a legal challenge using the Canadian Charter of Rights. They knew it was a contravention of children’s rights to segregate those with a disability from being educated alongside their peers. Dr. David Jory, whose son John has Down Syndrome, was a key member of these trailblazers. He staunchly believed that children with an intellectual disability could have an education on an equal basis with others and be included.    

Dr. Jory passed away in 2023 and that year, Inclusion NB introduced the Dr. David Jory Award to be presented annually at the National Inclusive Education Awards. The inaugural recipient was Dr. Jory, and his children accepted the award on his behalf.  

Each spring, Inclusion NB’s Inclusive Education committee selects a recipient who embodies Dr. Jory’s values and commitment to inclusion. 

Past Recipients

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