Educator Awards
Recognizing Ontario educators
Each year, AgScape, in partnership with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, recognizes an Ontario educator for their efforts and achievements in teaching students the importance of agriculture and food and empowering students to become food literate citizens. We welcome all Ontario teachers to self-nominate or for an Ontario teacher to be nominated by a friend or peer.
Celebrating past winners
Peter Soos
Diane O’Shea
Jason Beer
Elsa Natvik
Patrick Mifsud
Patrick Rittinger
Jody Triano
Theresa Watt
Nicole Swain
Paul Dawson
Jack Verrips
Bryan Ferguson
Nigel Carlisle
Kylie Cumming
Pam Woodhouse
Nominate an educator
Submit your applications for the 2025 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award online by Friday, June 27 2025 through our Dashboard. Click the button below to create an account or log in to apply.
Who is eligible?
Certified Ontario Teachers integrating agricultural and food concepts into the curriculum and who support agriculture and food education in their virtual or in-person classroom. Ontario Teachers for grades K-12 are eligible and may be self-nominated or peer-nominated.
What will the winner receive?
The winner will receive a $1,500 cash award and a certificate recognizing their contribution to agriculture and food in the classroom. The winner will be notified in August 2025, with a public announcement to follow later in the year.
What are the criteria for selection?
Teachers must use agricultural and/or food information and/or materials either virtually or within the classroom in an effort to assist students in learning the importance of agriculture and food. Learning activities may include but are not limited to, understanding the impact of agriculture and food on personal lives, the environment and the economy. Innovative and interdisciplinary programs are encouraged.
What must be included with the application?
A description of how the nominee brings agriculture and food education into their virtual or in-person classroom must be included with the application. This may also include examples such as a lesson plan, assignment, video, etc., which can be attached as a separate file when submitting the application. Submission can be completed in either English or French.
