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Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination! To complete the nomination process, please follow these simple steps:

Provide your details in the Nominator section of the portal below.
Select the appropriate award category from the dropdown menu for your nomination.
Answer all required questions and upload a photo of the nominee.
Tick the "I'm not a robot" box and click Submit.
You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours, acknowledging receipt of your nomination.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly Bol at kbol@eccdc.org. We look forward to celebrating with you at this year's Niagara Early Learning and Child Care Awards of Excellence!

Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Organization

Position

Please choose an award to make a nomination

Commitment to Continuous Professional Learning Distinction Presented by the Early Childhood Community Development Centre Nominations are currently being accepted from Early Learning Program Supervisors and School Principals who wish to recognize an early learning professional for their outstanding commitment to professional learning. Please answer the questions below to explain and provide examples of how the nominee attains their professional goals, shares their knowledge and skills with colleagues, and engages in lifelong learning as evidence of their commitment to professional development. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction.

Nominee Name:

Program/School:

Position:

Approximate Number of Years in Early Learning and Child Care:

Lifelong learning and reflective practice are essential components of being an early learning professional. Please provide an example of how the nominee engages in lifelong learning and incorporates reflective practice to support their professional growth. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominee excels in sharing knowledge and skills obtained through professional learning opportunities with colleagues, families, and/or students. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us any unique professional learning opportunities that the nominee has engaged in that has had an exceptional impact on their practice. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominee.

Early Childhood Educator Model of Excellence and Professionalism Recognition Nominations are currently being accepted from Early Learning Program Supervisors in Niagara who wish to recognize the outstanding achievements of a Registered Early Childhood Educator who models excellence and professionalism in applying the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and the Continuous Professional Learning Cycle in their daily work with colleagues, children and families. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to share how the nominee goes above and beyond in applying the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in their daily practice.

Nominee Name:

Organization/Program:

Position:

Number of Years in Early Learning:

The nominee is currently a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario:

Please share an outstanding example of how the nominee incorporates the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within their daily practice. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominee displays a proficient understanding of the Continuous Professional Learning Cycle and provide examples of how they engage in regular professional learning opportunities in alignment with their CPL goals. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominee utilizes the tools and resources available through the College of Early Childhood Educators (e.g. case studies, bulletins, participating in meetings, voting for representatives) to grow their professional practice.

Please share a photo of the nominee.

EarlyON Child and Family Centre Team Recognition Presented by Niagara Region Children's Services Nominations are currently being accepted from EarlyON and Family Centres in Niagara that wish to recognize a team who have made a significant contribution to the program while supporting the Four Foundations of How Does Learning Happen? Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain and provide examples of how the nominated team demonstrates an excellent ability to incorporate the Four Foundations of How Does Learning Happen? within their program.

Nominated Team Organization/Program:

Team Member Names:

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team demonstrates excellence in supporting the foundation of Belonging in their daily work with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team offers exceptional strategies for demonstrating the foundation of Well-Being in their daily work with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team extends outstanding opportunities to support the foundation of Engagement in their daily work with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team goes above and beyond to develop the foundation of Expression in their daily work with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

What is one word that you feel best describes the nominated team, and please explain why you chose that word. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please provide an example of the ways in which the nominated team has designed the early learning environment to support the view of children as competent, capable, curious, and rich in potential. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated team.

Supporting Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship Ambassador Presented by Walker Industries Nominations are currently being accepted from early learning and childcare programs in Niagara who wish to be recognized as an ambassador for supporting sustainability and environmental stewardship within their early learning and childcare program operations. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to share how the nominated program supports sustainability and environmental stewardship within their daily operations.

Nominated Program Name:

Please share with us how the nominated program incorporates sustainable practices (such as waste reduction, repurposing materials, renewable energy) into their daily operations and programming with staff, children, and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us the initiatives that the nominated program has in place to encourage staff, children and families to support environmental stewardship. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how supporting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship has made an impact on the staff, children, families and local community of the nominated program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated program.

Exceptional Volunteer and Support Staff Spotlight Presented by the Kiwanis Clubs of Niagara Nominations are currently being accepted from early learning and childcare programs and schools in Niagara who wish to spotlight the exceptional efforts of support staff and volunteers. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain how the nominee has made an exceptional contribution to your early learning program/school.

Name of Nominee:

Position/Role:

Number of Years in Role:

Please tell us how the nominee has contributed to the success of your early learning program/school. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share an exceptional example, comment or special story that you feel exemplifies the nominee's involvement in your program/school. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please tell us why the nominee's contributions are important to the overall goals or needs of the early learning program/school that they support. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominee.

Kelly Albanese Child Care Program Inclusion Recognition Presented by Niagara Region Special Needs Resourcing Committee Nominations are currently being accepted from Resource and Behaviour Consultants in Niagara who wish to recognize an early learning program that demonstrates exceptional inclusive practices. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain how this early learning program demonstrates exceptional inclusive practices.

Nominated Program Name:

Program Supervisor Name:

Approximate Number of Staff:

Please share with us how the nominated program demonstrates inclusive practices through their incorporation of the Four Foundations of How Does Learning Happen? (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated program maintains collaborative working relationships with resource consultants, behaviour consultants, families and other professionals. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please explain how the nominated program exceptionally demonstrates an authentic, engaging connection with the children and families in the program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the educators within the nominated program embrace and bring to life the implementation of the ISP. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated program seeks out opportunities for professional growth, is actively engaged in the successful developmental growth of the child, and advocates for the needs of each individual child and family. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the educators in the nominated program incorporate flexibility, child-led interests, and environmental adaptations to promote opportunities for full participation for every child to enhance the development of self-regulation skills for all children. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated team.

Kindergarten Team Commitment to Excellence in Exemplifying the Kindergarten Program's Six Fundamental Principles Presented by the District School Board of Niagara and Niagara Catholic District School Board Nominations are currently being accepted from School Principals who wish to recognize a Kindergarten Team for their outstanding commitment to exemplify the Kindergarten Program's Six Fundamental Principles in their daily practice. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee from each Board will be recognized as the recipients of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain how the nominated team exemplifies the Kindergarten Program's Six Fundamental Principles in their daily work with children, families and other educators.

Names of Nominated Kindergarten Team Members:

Please share with us a description of how the nominated team supports and recognizes early child development and sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour and health. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated team develops partnerships with families and communities to strengthen the ability of early childhood settings to meet the needs of young children. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated team establishes and understands an environment of respect for diversity, equity and inclusion are prerequisites for honouring children's rights, optimal development and learning. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated team understands a planned curriculum and supports early learning. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated team understands a planned curriculum and supports early learning. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated team recognizes that knowledgeable, responsive educators are essential. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us an example of a moment or experience that you feel exemplifies the nominated team's outstanding partnership. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated team.

Licensed Child Care Centre Administrator Recognition for Exceptional Leadership and Commitment Presented by Niagara Child Care Sector Executive Committee Nominations are currently being accepted for administrators (supervisors, assistant supervisors, managers, executive directors, etc.) of licensed child care programs. The nominee for this recognition should be an individual who demonstrates a high level of skill and commitment within Niagara's child care sector in their administrative role. Please answer the questions below to explain and provide examples of how the nominee demonstrates the higher-level skills and commitment in their administrative role. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction.

Nominee Name:

Program Where Nominee is employed:

Position:

Approximate Number of Years in Child Care:

Please share the leadership qualities the nominee demonstrates in their daily work with colleagues, their staff team, and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominee demonstrates professionalism, leadership and mentorship in their daily practice. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominee has made a lasting impact on your early learning program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominee promotes high quality early years programming and collaborates with community partners to support the growth and development of the early learning community in Niagara. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share an example of some of the nominee's career milestones or a story that reflects the nominee's commitment to leadership within Niagara's early learning and child care community..

Please share a photo of the nominee.

Licensed Home Child Care Professionalism Acknowledgement of Achievement Presented by Niagara Region Home Child Care, Wee Watch Home Child Care and Children's Learning Garden Home Licensing Agency Nominations are currently being accepted from Niagara Region, Wee Watch Licensed Home Child Care Visitors and Children's Learning Garden Home Licensing Agency who wish to acknowledge the professionalism and achievements of home childcare providers. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee from each agency will be recognized as the recipients of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to share how the nominee demonstrates professionalism within their home childcare setting.

Nominee Name:

Name of Licensing Organization:

Name of Home Child Care Program (if applicable):

Please share with us how this nominee provides a quality early learning environment within a home-based setting. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share an outstanding example of how the nominee applies aspects of Ontario's Early Learning Frameworks in their daily work with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how this nominee supports their professional learning and reflective practices within a home-based setting. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominee.

Nurturing Children's Connection to Nature Program Champions Sponsored by Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds Nominations are currently being accepted from Early Learning and Child Care Programs and School Principals in Niagara who wish to recognize an early learning program or kindergarten team that have been a champion in nurturing children's connection to nature in their daily practice. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain how the nominated program/kindergarten team has supported children's sense of wonder and sense of place within the world through their unique connections with nature.

Name of Nominated Program/School:

Please provide us with an outstanding example of how the program/kindergarten team champions nature experiences in children's daily learning experiences. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please tell us how the nominated program/kindergarten team has demonstrated knowledge of the importance of nurturing children's connection with nature and sense of place. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please provide an example of the ways the nominated program/kindergarten team have designed the early learning environment to support children's sense of wonder and/or integrates Indigenous land-based nature education within their daily programming. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please provide an example of the types of materials the nominated program/kindergarten team uses to support children's connection to nature. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please tell us how the nominated program/kindergarten team champions a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within the outdoor early learning environment. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated program/kindergarten team.

Innovative Indoor Early Learning Environment Recognition Presented by Brock University Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Program Nominations are currently being accepted from Early Learning Program Supervisors/Administrators for a team who demonstrates an exceptional ability to create an innovative indoor early learning environment that supports the Four Foundations of How Does Learning Happen? and is based on children's interests. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain and provide examples of how the nominated team demonstrates an extraordinary ability to support children's learning through developing a creative and innovative environment that highlights the Four Foundations of How Does Learning Happen?

Nominated Team Program:

Nominated Team Member Names:

Please share how the nominated team promotes a high-quality early years program through designing an innovative environment that highlights the Four Foundations of How Does Learning Happen? (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominated team demonstrates creativity and innovation in the way that they set up the early learning environment to support the children's interests. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share how the nominated team leverages the space and materials to build strong relationships with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share an example of one particularly innovative way that the nominated team has supported the children's learning within the early learning environment. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated team.

Outstanding Commitment to Fostering an Inclusive, Equitable and Diverse Early Learning Environment Presented by The Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre Nominations are currently being accepted from early learning and child care Supervisors/Administrators in Niagara who wish to recognize their program's outstanding dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion in the daily operations of their early learning program. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain and provide examples of how the nominated program demonstrates excellence in their dedication to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion are woven within all aspects of their daily programming.

Nominated Program:

Approximate Number of Team Members:

Please share an outstanding example of how the nominated program goes above and beyond the ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion underpins their daily work with children and families. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us how the nominated program demonstrates a commitment to professional learning to increase their awareness surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in early learning practices. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please provide an example of how the nominated program continues to develop innovative ways to support children's sense of belonging and connection to their family and the wider community within the early learning program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share with us any unique examples or strategies for supporting diversity, equity and inclusion that this nominated program has engaged in within the early learning program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated program.

Care Advocate for Excellence in Supporting Children's Mental Health and Well Being Presented by Pathstone Mental Health Nominations are currently being accepted from early learning program Supervisors and School Principals in Niagara who wish to recognize a team who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting the mental health and well being of the children in their early learning/kindergarten program. Please note that all nominations for this recognition will be reviewed by a jury committee. All nominees will receive acknowledgement; however, one nominee will be recognized as the recipient of this distinction. Please answer the questions below to explain and provide examples of how the team demonstrates a commitment to supporting children's mental health and well being within their early learning/kindergarten program.

Nominated Team Member Names:

Program/School:

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team demonstrates a commitment to advocating for children's mental health and well being in the early learning/kindergarten program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team offers exceptional child and family centered care to support mental health and well being in their early learning/kindergarten program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please explain and provide examples of how the nominated team collaborates and has continued to develop their professional growth to support children's mental health and well being in their early learning/kindergarten program. (minimum 100 words)

Remaining words: 100

Please share a photo of the nominated team.