Teachers have a broad range of financial resources and tools that they use to teach financial literacy. They show their skill and passion for their work by creating innovative lesson plans for use in the classroom.

The Investor Education Fund (IEF) is bringing together these lesson plans to help inspire Ontario teachers that are teaching this topic. Through our Financial Educator of the Year award, we are building a collection of creative lesson plans to showcase the good work of teachers and to make these lesson plans publicly available.

Outstanding Educator in Financial Literacy Award

IEF is proud to sponsor this award to acknowledge the achievements of Canadian educators who are committed to teaching and developing the skills required for successful personal financial management. See our past Outstanding Educator Award Winners. 

2012 Call for Nominations

Review the details for nomination of an outstanding educator in financial literacy. Use our form to nominate a deserving educator who has made a positive impact on students through:

• leadership in financial education that makes a significant impact on the lives of students /community
• innovation and creativity in the development or teaching of financial education programs/materials
• commitment to supporting students’ extra-curricular and co-curricular activities in financial literacy or investment education
• promotion of financial education programs and strategies beyond the school or board

Award and recognition 

Winners will receive a financial award, a plaque, public recognition and the opportunity to contribute to new literacy programs developed by IEF. Lesson plans submitted by award winners will also be featured on the IEF's website.

Eligibility

This award is open to teachers who are currently teaching in the classroom. Past winners are not eligible.

Award rules

• Judges will evaluate all submissions that meet requirements outlined in award description. Entries will be judged on content and quality of the written submission and supporting lesson plan. Judges' decisions are final.
• Winners agree to accept the awards as presented and must sign a Waiver and Consent Form.
• All submissions including support material become the property of the Investor Education Fund and will not be returned.
• By signing the nomination form, nominators and nominees agree to the rules.

Nomination

Nominating an educator is easy. For each nomination we will need two nominators.

1. Complete the nomination form. (PDF)
2. Write a summary (max. 4 pages) including a brief description of the nominee's background and work history; how he/she demonstrates commitment and leadership in developing personal financial management skills and other relevant information to support your nomination.
3. Include sample lesson plans and/or activities that demonstrate how the teacher uses innovative ways to teach financial topics.
4. Submit nominations by April 10, 2012

Mail:
Educator Award in Financial Literacy
Investor Education Fund
20 Queen St. W., Box 32, Suite 1907, Toronto, ON  M5H 3S8

Nominations must be received by April 10, 2012.