Board Sponsored Awards

    Friends of Education Award

    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. 

    Nominations for the 2025 Friends of Education Awards are now open. To nominate someone for the award, please fill out the online Nomination Form. The deadline to submit a nomination is June 13, 2025.

    Nomination Form

    To see all of our previous award recipients, please visit our Award Recipient Profiles page.

     

    Student Awards

    The Board of Trustees offers a number of awards to recognize students for excellence in a variety of areas including:

    Northern Lights Public Schools Awards

    Provincial and National Awards

    The Board also provides support for individuals wishing to nominate a student or staff member for awards at the provincial or national levels including the following:

    Prime Minister's Awards

    In addition, the Board, through its provincial organizations - PSBAA and ASBA - considers its partners, staff and students for recognition through those organizations. This includes:

    Alberta School Boards' Association

    Public School Boards' Association of Alberta

    • Promoting and Advancing One or More of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in Relation to Education Within Alberta
    • Long Service Award
    • Special Contribution to Public Education
    • Special Contribution to Public Education (Media)
    • Dick Baker Legacy Award
    • Advancing Association Business and Initiatives