OAPCE Annual Awards
OAPCE proudly recognizes the selfless commitment and difference volunteers in Catholic Education across Ontario make
2016 OAPCE Award recipients
VOLUNTEER PARENT OF THE YEAR
This award is presented annually to a parent that goes above and beyond to support their child's school. The support should be consistent with the aims and goals of OAPCE, demonstrated through at least two years of personal service. Nominations are accepted from all.
FATHER MAZEROLLE AWARD
This award is presented annually to a religious or layperson that supports the aims and goals of OAPCE and has substantially contributed to the Catholic School System in the community and to the Association in particular, through at least two years of service. Nominations are accepted from all.
father mazerolle was Appointed by the Ontario Bishops to the Board in 1974, as Spiritual Director until 1988. Described as “a pleasure to know and a privilege to work with”. he Retired from OAPCE in 1989.Award established in 1984 in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination
Glorya Nanne transformed the oapce newsletter from a few thousand publications to a circulation of 70,000 by 1988. She represented Sault Ste. Marie starting in 1976. Glorya handled all the technical aspects of publishing and editing. First award in 1988, fittingly went to Glorya herself
GLORYA NANNE AWARD
This award is presented annually to a person who supports the aims and goals of OAPCE, and has substantially contributed in fostering a better understanding of Catholic Education in Ontario though the use of various forms of media. Nominations are accepted from all.
MONSEIGNEUR HARRIGAN AWARD
This award is presented annually to a Priest, Bishop, Deacon, or School Chaplain who supports the aims and goals of OAPCE, and has substantially contributed to the Catholic School System in the community and to the Association in particular, through at least two years of personal service. Nominations are accepted from all.
Msg. Harrigan was appointed by the Ontario Bishops to the planning committee in 1949. He was responsible for the first constitution and bylaws. he retired after 25 years of devotion and service.
OAPCE's mission of advocacy for Catholic education finds its inspiration in all the unnamed children enrolled in publicly funded Catholic schools. Children are the very heart and meaning of the organization's existence.
FACE OF MERCY AWARD
To mark the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, the organization wishes to recognize a student in our schools who is a consistent sign of mercy in every aspect of school life. He/she is a well-rounded student whose very being exhibits inner joy as he/she reaches out to those on the peripheries, welcomes the excluded and proffers gestures of tenderness to those in need in a quiet and unobtrusive way. Such a student may be a scholar, a shy or a popular student who loves the truth and people. What will shine through his/her character is the exemplary virtue of ongoing and patient compassion, which is also expressed in commitment to at least two social justice initiatives focusing on helping the marginalized. Parents or educators may nominate the recipient of this award.
HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AWARD
The Association may award an Honorary Lifetime Membership to persons who support the aims and goals of OAPCE and who have contributed in a substantial way, through their expertise, time and effort, over a period of years, to the Association.
The Board of Directors awards this membership.
