The work we do at CPF could not be made possible without the tireless efforts of our volunteers. CPF National promotes National Volunteer Week on our social media channels, sends out approximately 100 Thank You cards to Branch selected volunteers. And for the 4th year, we are sponsoring a CPF Chapter/Team Recognition Contest. Chapters and Teams can submit their idea of their dream event to host for their community for the chance to win $1000, $750, or $500 to fund their event. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, April 26 and the winners will be announced Thursday, May 2.
Reminder: It’s also a great time to share our CPF volunteer engagement video and to encourage Volunteers to share more testimonials over the coming months so that we may add them to our story. Click here to watch the video. You can share volunteers testimonials at any time by email at volunteers@cpf.ca
Judy Gibson Award of Excellence in French Second Language Educatioin
This award is jointly presented by Canadian Parents for French and the Consortium d’éducation en langue française de l’Alberta to individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to French-second-language education through what they do, support, and represent for our community.
2023- Judy Gibson Award of Excellence
Dr. Laurent Cammarata- Faculté Saint – Jean, University of Alberta
2023- Judy Gibson Award of Excellence
Dr. Kristan Marchak- Faculté Saint – Jean, University of Alberta
Thank-you for being a pillar of French learning and support for your students and community!
Please email any questions to Michael Tryon at: mtryon@ab.cpf.ca
Nominations are being accepted for:
CPF Alberta’s Volunteer of the Year Award 2024
This annual award is presented by CPF Alberta to an individual that has demonstrated exceptional support of French Language Learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Nominate a volunteer of the year – HERE
Friends of Canadian Parents for French Alberta 2024
This prestigious award is presented annually to an organization or an individual that has partnered and exhibited unwavering support for Canadian Parents for French Alberta in our mission to further bilingualism.
Nominate a Friend of CPF Alberta – HERE
Please email any questions to Michael Tryon at: mtryon@ab.cpf.ca
2023- CPF Volunteer of the Year Award
Corrina Ross- CPF President of Rocky Mountain House Chapter
2022 - Friends of Canadian Parents Alberta Award presentation
Sara Fedoration- Manager Languages Edmonton Catholic School District
French Immersion/French second Language Educators, Leader and Professional of the Year Awards
Canadian Parents for French Alberta Branch and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium are pleased to announce Alberta’s French Immersion/French Second language Educators, Leader and Professional of the Year Awards.
These awards acknowledge excellence in French Immersion teaching as well as initiative and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best and contribute significantly to their school and community.
Nominate today - French Immersion or FSL Educator, Leader & Professional of the Year!
Please see descriptions below to see nominations forms. Each description also contains French version.
Canadian Parents for French Alberta Branch and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium are pleased to launch Alberta’s French Immersion Educator of the Year Award. This award acknowledges excellence in French Immersion teaching as well as initiative and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best and contribute significantly to their school and community.
Eligibility
Nominees must teach French Immersion courses (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) in Alberta during the current school year (elementary, middle school, junior high, or senior high).
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- initiation of innovative and effective French language teaching methods
- creation of an engaging learning environment
- motivation of students to achieve their best and make French part of their lifelong learning
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
- Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May annually. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Canadian Parents for French Alberta Branch and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium are pleased to launch Alberta’s French Second Language Educator of the Year Award. This award acknowledges excellence in French second language teaching, initiative, and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best in French second language and who contribute significantly to their school and community.
Eligibility
Nominees must teach French as second language courses (outside of French immersion) in Alberta during the current school year (elementary, middle school, junior high or senior high).
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- initiation of innovative and effective French language teaching methods
- creation of an engaging learning environment
- promotion of the French language and its cultures
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
- Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Canadian Parents for French Alberta Branch and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium are pleased to launch Alberta’s FI/French Second Language Educator of the Year Award. This award acknowledges excellence in French second language teaching, initiative, and innovation. We also seek to recognize those who motivate students to achieve their best in French second language and who contribute significantly to their school and community.
Eligibility
To be eligible, nominees must be employed in or supporting a French second language program (including, but not limited to, FSL, intensive French and French immersion) in pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in Alberta during the current school year.
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- initiation of innovative and effective French language teaching methods
- creation of an engaging learning environment
- promotion of the French language and its cultures
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
2. Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
Canadian Parents for French Alberta Branch and the Alberta French Language Education Consortium are pleased to launch Alberta’s FSL/FI Professional of the Year Award. This award recognizes excellence in supporting French Immersion and/or French second language programs, students, teachers, and/or schools.
This award is open to, but not limited to, education assistants, school librarians, language monitors, school custodians, administrative support staff and others who support one or all of Alberta’s French second language programs (FSL, intensive French and French immersion) at the grassroots level. CPF Alberta seeks to recognize those who motivate and support students to achieve their best or who contribute significantly to their French program(s) and community.
Eligibility
Nominees must be employed in or supporting a French second language program (including, but not limited to, FSL, intensive French and French immersion) in pre-kindergarten to grade 12 in Alberta during the current school year.
Deadline
The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will base its decision on the level of excellence demonstrated in ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- supporting and encouraging students to succeed and continue in French as a second language programs
- motivation of students to achieve their best
- contribution to a vibrant French atmosphere in the school and/or community
Nomination
- You may find and fill out the completed nomination form by clicking HERE. Please provide all requested information.
- Letters (or emails) of support for the nomination outlining why the nominee is deserving of this award and demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection assist with the award selection process. These are an important, but OPTIONAL part of the nomination and selection process and can be completed by a school principal, school board officials, teachers, students, or parents. Should you wish to submit letters of support, have any questions or require additional information, please email us along with why the nominee is deserving of this award, demonstrating how the nominee meets the selection criteria (these) to cpfab@ab.cpf.ca . Please include the nominee’s name in the subject line of the email.
Recipient
The announcement of the recipient will happen in May. We will also confirm the details of the award presentation at that time.
French Immersion Educator of the Year Award
French Second Language Educator of the Year Award
French Immersion & FSL Leader of the Year Award
French Immersion & FSL Professional of the Year Award
Stephanie Fitzgerald
École Joe Clark School, High River
Foothills School Division
Alissa Allas
Riverston Public School, Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Public School Division
Marie Astrid Detharet
French Immersion Coordinator
Chinook’s Edge School Division
Caetano Magalhaes
Custodian, École J.H. Picard, Edmonton
Edmonton Catholic School Division
Congratulations and thank-you for your tireless efforts in supporting French Immersion and French Second language!
To our CPF Chapters, Teams and Volunteers, we say THANK YOU!
We cannot thank you enough for your contributions, efforts and ongoing support.
You have made and continue to make, FSL learning opportunities a priority in the lives of students across the country.
Every April, CPF celebrates National Volunteer Week by recognizing individuals from across Canada who have shown a strong commitment to CPf and FSL learning. Their dedication is an inspiration to us all.
See below to view our all-star volunteers.
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