Today, we are pleased to announce the nominees of the 2021-2022 Community Recognition Awards. The Community Recognition Awards provide a wonderful opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers for the impact they have had on their school community or throughout the OCDSB. These volunteers are parents, guardians, coaches, community members, artists, advocates, and business owners who have given their time in support of students, classrooms, programs, and staff members across the OCDSB.
Nominees - Community Award
Lisa Abbott Moore, Merivale High School
Kaveeta Ajwani, Vimy Ridge Public School
Diane and Nicola Bontes, Arch Street Public School
Martin Couet, Manor Park Public School
Denise Kennedy, Riverview Alternative School
Rebecca MacMillan, Maple Ridge Elementary School
Sylvie Roussel, Viscount Alexander Public School
Kelly Smith, Sawmill Creek Elementary School
Nominees - Community Partnership Award
Deserres (Thomas Baribault), OCDSB Schools
Freshco Bells Corners (Todd Hamstra), Nepean area schools
McDaniel’s Independent (Lisa McDaniel), Specialized Programs
Ottawa Construction Association (John Devries), OCDSB Schools
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (Donielle Roman), OCDSB Schools
Fabienne Blizzard and Merrick Palmer, Cairine Wilson Secondary School
Nominees - Distinguished School Council Service Award
Diane Lagace, Pleasant Park Public School
Roudabeh Shadman, Chapman Mills Public School
Maja Strika, Featherston Drive Public School
Nominees - Excellence in Equity Award
Lili Miller, Advisory Committee on Equity and Indigenous Education Council
Mark Wylie, Special Education Advisory Committee
Nominees - Volunteer of the Year Award
Kaveeta Ajwani, Vimy Ridge Public School
Karlis Bouse, Nepean High School
Lia Bramwell, Nepean High School
Michele Clarke, South Carleton High School
Tracy Davidson, Elmdale Public School
Cathy Dickson, Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School
Patti Ellis, York Street Public School
Carlie Gervais, Cedarview Middle School
Dale Johnson, John McCrae Secondary School
Diane Lagace, Pleasant Park Public School
Margaret Sambol, Sir Winston Churchill Public School
Traceylyn and Christopher Watchorn, Elmdale Public School Thank you to all who submitted a nomination, and thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work and dedication in support of students, families, and staff members.
Learn more about the nominees on our website. Award winners for the 2021-2022 school year will be announced next week.