Barry C. O'Connor Excellence in Education Awards
The Barry C. O’Connor Award recognizes excellence in education as provided by support staff throughout the district. This award was established to recognize support staff in the following categories: Clerical and Secretarial, Custodial and Maintenance, Educational Services Staff, Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Central Office Staff and Administrators, and Other Support Staff and Volunteers. Each Award shall be presented at the June Board Meeting. The award recipient can also be recognized at the site where they are actively engaged.
Limestone Student Achievers
The annual Limestone Student Achievers Award recognizes the achievements of students whose exceptional accomplishments merit recognition beyond the separate categories of awards at the school level. Recipients demonstrate exemplary achievement in at least three of the following categories: the arts, athletics, leadership, and academic standing. As well, significant in-school contributions and achievements should be accompanied by out-of-school activities.
J.C. McLeod Excellence in Teaching Award
J.C. (Colin) McLeod was the Director of Education for the Lennox and Addington County Board of Education from 1969 to 1983. He recognized and rewarded excellence in teaching throughout his time as director and on his retirement, he established a fund to continue this focus. Each Award shall be presented at the June Board Meeting. The award recipient can also be recognized at the site where they are actively engaged.
Wess Garrod HEAL Award
The Wess Garrod HEAL (Healthy Education Active Living) Award is given out on a yearly basis to an employee of the Limestone District School Board who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in the promotion and improvement of staff and student well-being. The award is named after retired Supervising Principal Wess Garrod for recognition of his personal and professional dedication in the area of student and staff wellness. The Award shall be presented at the June Board Meeting. The award recipient can also be recognized at the site where they are actively engaged.