2023 Friends of Education Awards

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The NLPS Board of Trustees is accepting nominations for its 2023 Friends of Education Awards.

The Friends of Education Awards were introduced in 2010 to recognize individuals and organizations that make special contributions to education in Northern Lights Public Schools, either at more than one school or for a significant time frame. Every year, the Board of Trustees asks staff, students, parents and the public to nominate people they feel are deserving of the award. A committee reviews the nominations and chooses at least three recipients to receive recognition.

To nominate someone for the award, please fill out the Nomination Form below. The deadline to submit a nomination is June 16, 2023.

This is the 13th year the awards will be presented.

Profiles of previous award winners are available on our website: Friends of Education Award Recipients.


The NLPS Board of Trustees is accepting nominations for its 2023 Friends of Education Awards.

The Friends of Education Awards were introduced in 2010 to recognize individuals and organizations that make special contributions to education in Northern Lights Public Schools, either at more than one school or for a significant time frame. Every year, the Board of Trustees asks staff, students, parents and the public to nominate people they feel are deserving of the award. A committee reviews the nominations and chooses at least three recipients to receive recognition.

To nominate someone for the award, please fill out the Nomination Form below. The deadline to submit a nomination is June 16, 2023.

This is the 13th year the awards will be presented.

Profiles of previous award winners are available on our website: Friends of Education Award Recipients.


  • The Friends of Education Award recognizes organizations or individuals in the community who have made a special contribution to education in Northern Lights Public Schools.

    The major criterion for the Friends of Education Award is a significant contribution to education in Northern Lights Public Schools, either to more than one school or for a significant time frame. Nominees should be demonstrably committed to the improvement of education for students. The service must be documented.

    Nominations for the Friends of Education Award may be submitted by an individual, school council or staff member. The Board of Trustees will review the nomination forms and may request further information or conduct an interview. Three (3) awards will be given annually, one for each geographical area (Cold Lake, Bonnyville and Lac La Biche).

    Nomination forms must be completed and received by the Board of Trustees on or before June 16, 2023 to be considered. A nominator may not submit more than one candidate for a Friends of Education Award.

    Please fill out the form below to nominate an individual, group or business for a Friends of Education Award.

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