National Award for Teaching Excellence in PHE Nomination Form

The PHE Canada National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education honours Canadian teachers at the elementary, middle, or secondary levels, who have an exceptional ability to motivate students to engage meaningfully in their journey through physical and/or health literacy with thoughtful and inspiring teaching practices and pedagogy, exemplifying high quality Physical and/or Health Education in Canada.

2026-2027 Nomination Period:

The 2026-2027 nomination period is now open.
Deadline for applications is Friday, January 15, 2027.

Nomination Form

Candidate Information

First Name

Last Name

Please submit a photo of the nominee.

One file only.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg png svg.

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Please indicate the city and country where the nominee resides

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

School City

School Name

School Address

School Address Line 2

School Province/Territory

School Postal Code

School Phone Number

The Nominee

Teaching responsibility for physical and/or health education in one or more grades from kindergarten to grade 12/CEGEP.

Full time teaching at time of application submission & selection with a minimum of 50% of the teaching responsibilities in Health and/or Physical Education.

Has not previously received the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and/or Health Education.

First Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization/School

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Relationship to Nominee

Second Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization/School

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Relationship to Nominee

Third Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization/School

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Relationship to Nominee

About the Candidate

Biographical Sketch

Please provide a brief biographical sketch which describes the background and accomplishments of the nominee and how they meet the selection criteria of this award. The biographical sketch should be 250-300 words in length.

Nominee's Teaching Practices, PHE Programs, and Professional Development

Please detail the following:
- Nominee's teaching practices and pedagogy including assessment practices
- Description of high quality physical or health programs delivered by the nominee
- Professional development
Maximum 500 words.

Brief Synopsis

Based on the above information, please provide a brief synopsis of the nominee's accomplishments.
Maximum 100 words.

Letters of Reference

Reference Letter - Second Nominator (1 page)

I will send the second nominator's letter by fax or mail.

Reference Letter - Third Nominator (1 page)

I will send the third nominator's letter by fax or mail.

Include two additional letters of reference from the second and third nominators that demonstrate the positive impact of their work in relationship to the evaluation criteria. All letters must be signed by the respective nominator.

If you would prefer to send the letters by mail or fax indicate so.

Required file format: one(1) page, single spaced, 12 point font, Arial font.
Allowed file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, png, jpeg.

Important Note

All letters and supporting documentation not attached to this submission must be received by the PHE Canada office by the nomination deadline. It can be sent to:

Attention : Awards
Physical and Health Education Canada
2451 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON
K1H 7X7
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 613-523-1206

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