Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award

October 27, 2025

Ontario is launching the Elizabeth Dowdeswell Award for Advancing Democracy through Education—celebrating educators who champion democratic values and civic engagement through innovative teaching.

Who’s eligible: active elementary and secondary educators

What we’re recognizing: strengthening civic understanding, inspiring critical thinking about democratic institutions, and fostering active citizenship in the classroom.

Let’s recognize those who lead this vision every day. Nominations close May 31, 2026.