Please nominate your outstanding colleagues who are making an impact on Technological Education for an OCTE Award, which will be presented at our spring conference.
OCTE Awards Click here for the Nomination Form (due March 6, 2026)
OCTE Excellence in Teaching Award - Elementary
Purpose: To recognize an Elementary Teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the presentation and integration of technological education into the Science and Technology curriculum and who is dedicated to the promotion of STEM Education.
Criteria: Current member of OCTE and the Ontario College of Teachers; develops and implements creative and engaging technological education components into the Science and Technology curriculum in particular and their daily curriculum in general; Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
OCTE Excellence in Teaching Award - Secondary
Purpose: To recognize a Secondary Teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the delivery and promotion of Technological Education through the delivery of curriculum and the organization/participation in events that promotes technological education to students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
Criteria: Current member of OCTE and the Ontario College of Teachers; teaches a technological education course, develops and implements creative an engaging learning experience through the delivery of their course/program; demonstrates a commitment to the furtherance of Technological Education at the school and board level by promoting careers in technology through apprenticeship, co-op programs, post secondary education programs and other career pathway activities; Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
Technological Education Leadership Award
Purpose: To recognize an individual who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the promotion and furtherance of Technological Education at a school, board, and provincial level.
Criteria: Current member of OCTE and the Ontario College of Teachers; actively develops, implements and supports Technological Education through the development of creative and engaging technological education programs; Demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the furtherance of technological education through active involvement at the school, board and provincial level e.g., leadership roles, school board consultant, Ministry of Education curriculum development; Demonstrates a commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
OCTE Certificate of Recognition
Purpose: To recognize an individual, group or organization who has shown outstanding support for and contributed to the continued development of Technological Education.
Criteria: Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting technological education through one or more of the following activities: mentorship, active involvement in technological education events, curriculum development; providing professional development opportunities; support of apprenticeship or co-op programs; sponsorship of student projects.
Technological Education Ambassador
Purpose: To recognize an individual, group or organization who has shown outstanding support for and contributed to the continued development of Technological Education.
Criteria: Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting technological education through one or more of the following activities: mentorship, active involvement in technological education events, curriculum development; providing professional development opportunities; support of apprenticeship or co-op programs; sponsorship of student projects.
Dick Hopkins Award
Purpose: Initiated by OCTE and Skills Ontario Canada to recognize an outstanding technical educator in recognition of Dick’s active participation and promotion of Skills competitions and events.
Criteria: Chosen by a selection committee. Click here to view the application.
Excellence in Promoting Technological Education - Administrators’ Award
Purpose: The Excellence in Broad Based Technology and Skilled Trades Advocacy award is dedicated to honouring educational administrators who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and innovation in promoting and recognizing opportunities in broad based technology and skilled trades. This award highlights the critical role that educational leaders play in advocating for and integrating skilled trades education into the academic curriculum, ensuring that students are prepared for fulfilling and in-demand careers.
Criteria:
- Leadership in promoting excellence in Technology and Skilled Trades Initiatives: The recipient should have demonstrated outstanding leadership in developing and implementing programs that encourage students to explore careers in skilled trades.
- Innovative Programs: Recognition for creating or supporting innovative educational programs, partnerships, or curricula that provide students with hands-on experiences and training in skilled trades.
- Community Engagement: Active engagement with local businesses, trade organizations, and community stakeholders to create pathways for students to enter broad-based technology programs related to skilled trades professions.