Thames Valley District School Board honoured hard-working students, staff and volunteers at the 25th annual Award of Distinction celebrations on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Education Centre.

In all, 21 award recipients and 15 nominees were recognized at this year’s event, which honours students, staff and volunteers who put the needs of students first and create collaborative and inclusive environments at local schools. 

To mark the 25th anniversary of the award, Thames Valley is proud to announce the inclusion of recognition opportunities, available from the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) awards.

“Congratulations to all award recipients and nominees for the lasting impact they’ve had on their school community, “said Bill Tucker, TVDSB Interim Director of Education. “Through their actions big and small, they’ve changed the lives of those around them for the better. They’ve inspired their peers, overcome obstacles and empowered students to believe in themselves and to reach beyond what they ever thought was possible.”

Thursday’s ceremony also featured a performance by Clara Brenton Public School’s award-winning Jazz Ensemble.

A complete list of nominees and winners can be found on TVDSB’s Award of Distinction site: https://www.tvdsb.ca/en/our-board/award-of-distinction.aspx.