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Award of Distinction

The Award of Distinction was first presented in 2003. It is now presented annually to a school board member who has demonstrated outstanding service and made a significant contribution to enhance education. The award recognizes current or former board of education members who have provided outstanding service, over a reasonable amount of time, to education, the demonstrable impact of which is visible at the provincial level.

  • Award of Distinction Criteria and Nomination Procedures

The following is a list of past winners:

  • 2024 – David Thompson – Lloydminster Public School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2024 – Audrey Trombley – South East Cornerstone School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2023 – Lois Smandych, Good Spirit School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2018 – Larry Caswell, Chinook School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2018 – Bert de Gooijer, Prairie Valley School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2018 – Ray Morrison, Saskatoon Public Schools – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2016 – Kevin Waugh, Saskatoon Public Schools – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2015 – Rod Luhning, Prairie Valley School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2013 – Dr. Barbara Young, Regina Public School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2012 – Bryan Wilson, South East Cornerstone Public School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2011 – Roy Challis, Living Sky School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2010 – Duane Favel, Ile-a-la-Crosse School Division – click here to read the nomination.
  • 2009 – Alice Risling, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
  • 2008 – Roger Gauthier, Conseil scolaire fransaskois
  • 2007 – George Meyer, Prince Albert Catholic School Division
  • 2005 – Shirley Batters, Estevan School Division
  • 2004 – Lorie Annand, Melfort-Tiger Lily School Division
  • 2003 – Bernie Ford, Gull Lake School Division

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