Board Awards

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board values our Catholic community and strives to recognize individuals and groups who demonstrate a commitment and who have made a significant contribution to Catholic education. For information about our awards, please contact the Director’s Office at 519-756-6505 Ext. 11223 or email directorsoffice@bhncdsb.ca

Distinguished Catholic Graduate Award

The Board believes in the importance of recognizing our Catholic school graduates who exemplify the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations in their daily lives. The Distinguished Catholic Graduate Award will be bestowed annually at the Catholic Student Leadership Awards ceremony during Catholic Education Week.

Distinguished Catholic Graduate Award Nomination Form

Submission deadline is 4:00 pm on December 15, 2024.

Eligibility

Any practising Roman Catholic who has graduated from either a Catholic elementary school and/or one of the Catholic secondary schools in the district. He or she does not need to reside within the district.

The nominee shall:      

  • be a practising Roman Catholic;
  • have lived a life of faith that demonstrates the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations;
  • have distinguished himself/herself through service to the community that is rooted in gospel values;
  • have upheld the mission of the Board to live a life of love and service in Christ.

Nomination Process

The due date for nominations for the award will be December 15 annually.  All nominations shall be submitted via Microsoft Forms.

The Director of Education shall evaluate all applications for completeness.

Selection Process

The Board of Trustees shall make the final determination regarding the recipient of the award at the January Board Meeting.

 

Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education Award

The Board believes in the importance of recognizing individuals in the Catholic community who have made or continue to make outstanding contributions to Catholic education in the district encompassing Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand County and Norfolk County. The Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education Award will be bestowed annually at the Catholic Student Leadership Awards ceremony during Catholic Education Week.

Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education Nomination link

Submission deadline is 4:00 pm on December 15, 2024.

Eligibility

Any practising Roman Catholic who has participated in, or contributed to the growth or success of Catholic education in the district. Posthumous and group nominations will be accepted. Unsuccessful nominees are eligible for subsequent nomination.

The nominee shall have:             

  • made a Christ-centred contribution to Catholic education in the district;
  • demonstrated leadership that is witness of Gospel values and an inspiration to others;
  • demonstrated actions that reflect the mission of the Board to live a life of love and service in Christ.

Nomination Process

The due date for nominations for the award will be December 15 annually.  All nominations shall be submitted via Microsoft Forms

The Director of Education shall evaluate all applications for completeness.

 

Selection Process

The Board of Trustees shall make the final determination regarding the recipient of the award at the January Board Meeting.