ETFO AWARD WINNERS 2023


Congratulations to winners of this year’s ETFO awards.


Anti-Bias Award Manjit Deol, Peel Teacher Local


Anti-Poverty Award Sarah Fleming, Simcoe County Teacher Local


Anti-Racist & Equity Activism Award – Women’s Program Erika Mark, Kawartha Pine Ridge Teacher Local


Anti-Racist & Equity Activism Award Shannon Greene, Elementary Teachers of Toronto Sezgin Nalsok, Halton Teacher Local


Arts & Culture Award Jenn Wallage, Waterloo Region Designated Early Childhood Educator Local


Children’s Literature Award Stephanie Duff, Peel Teacher Local


International Humanitarian Award for an ETFO Member Cindy Zappacosta, Algoma Teacher Local


Member Service and Engagement Award Peel Occasional Teacher Local


Outstanding Role Model for Women Award – Women’s Program Jen Deck, Kawartha Pine Ridge Occasional Teacher Local


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Political Activist Heidi Irion, Simcoe County Teacher Local


Professional Learning & Curriculum De- velopment Award – Women’s Program Ramandeep Sarai, Elementary Teachers of Toronto


Rainbow Visions Award Shawna Rothgeb, Ottawa-Carleton Teacher Local


Women Who Develop Special Projects in Science and Technology Award – Women’s Program Nicole Netherway, Niagara Teacher Local


Women Working in Social Activism on Behalf of Women and Children – Women’s Program Abarna Selvarajah


Writer’s Award – Women’s Program Rahel Tesfaledet, York Region Occasional Teacher Local


Writer’s Award James Steeves, Peel Teacher Local


HONORARY


LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD


Tis year, the following recipients received Honorary Life Membership awards, the Federation’s highest form of recognition:


Janet Bigham, Simcoe County Teacher Local president 2006-2021


Adelina Cecchin, member of ETFO provincial Executive 2009-2020, Greater Essex Teacher Local president 2008-2020


Sam Hammond, ETFO provincial president 2009-2021


Emily Noble, ETFO provincial president 2002-2007


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