The purpose of the awards is to recognize Family Studies educators who have demonstrated effective education programs, teaching techniques, professional development activities, and/or shown leadership in Family Studies and sustained contribution to the OFSHEEA organization. Educators must hold current OFSHEEA membership to be eligible for nomination. Students who are enrolled in a post secondary Family Studies qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario may apply for an OFSHEEA scholarship, awarded annually.
Awards:
Phyllis Meiklejohn Award of Excellence
Nomination form and criteria:  phyllismeiklejohnawardform
Centennial Leadership Award
Nomination form and criteria: centennial_leadership_award_form
Jean McLarty Volunteer Service Award
Nomination form and criteria: jean_mclarty_volunteer_service_award_form
Regional Award of Merit
Nomination form and criteria: regional_merit_award_form
Scholarship Program:
Nomination form and criteria: ofsheea_scholarship_form
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The Jean McLarty Volunteer Service Award recognizes an OFSHEEA member who has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism to the OFSHEEA organization. The recipient of this award has shown consistent commitment to volunteer involvement in the association for a minimum of ten years. Jean is a long time member of OFSHEEA, who taught Home Economics in Etobicoke, and has educated our members about the history of the association in her role as our archivist. The award was first presented in 2003, in recognition of her commitment to OFSHEEA.
Nomination Information and Form: jean_mclarty_volunteer_service_award_form
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This award is to recognize the contribution in each of the eight Ontario regions by Family Studies educators. These individuals have demonstrated effective education programs, exemplary teaching techniques, and/or leadership initiatives in activities which provide stimuli for other educators.
Nomination Criteria and Application Form:
regional_merit_award_form
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The Centennial Leadership Award recognizes an OFSHEEA member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and dedication to Family Studies education. The recipient of this award demonstrates involvement in local, regional or provincial leadership activities that enhance and promote Family Studies Professional Development. This award was initiated in our Centennial year, 2003, to celebrate one hundred years of our Association.
Nomination and Application Form:
centennial_leadership_award_form
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This scholarship is intended to help promote an interest in teaching Family Studies in Ontario at the secondary level. An annual scholarship (or two) may be awarded to a student(s) completing a post-secondary Family Studies Qualifications program at an accredited Faculty of Education in Ontario.
Application Form:
Scholarship Form
Deadline is July 31
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This award is offered by the Ontario Family Studies-Home Economics Educators’ Association (OFSHEEA) in recognition of teaching excellence in Family Studies Home Economics. The award recognizes the standard of excellence set by Phyllis Meiklejohn, and the outstanding contributions she has made to the Association and the profession. Phyllis was one of the Home Economics professors at the Toronto Faculty of Education in the 60’s and 70’s.
Nomination Information and Application:
phyllismeiklejohnawardform
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