2024-2025 Annual Report

September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025

Recognizing Contributions to Education

Each year, as part of its Fall General Meeting awards program, ASBA recognizes the exceptional contributions of first-year teachers, community partners, and member boards and trustees. Whether through innovative teaching practices, strong community collaboration or leadership in education, recipients exemplify the dedication and vision that strengthen education in Alberta.

2024 Award Recipients

School Board Innovation and Excellence Award

Calgary Board of Education: Level Up Calgary

Learn more about the 2024 award recipients

Community Engagement Award

High Prairie School Division: High Prairie School Division Community Engagement

President’s Award

Brad Toone, Trustee, Livingstone Range School Division

Outgoing Director Recognition

Colleen Holowaychuk, Former Zone 2/3 Director

Outgoing Zone Chair Recognition

Kim Smyth, Former Zone 4 Chair

Edwin Parr Teacher Award

Zone 1: Emily Elsenheimer
nominated by Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools

Zone 2/3: Kate Jolicoeur
nominated by Edmonton Public School Board

Zone 2/3: Isabela Ramos
nominated by Parkland School Division

Zone 4: Emily Wilson
nominated by Chinook’s Edge School Division

Zone 5: Eeshnah Qureshi
nominated by Rocky View School Division

Zone 6: Nikee Lecitona
nominated by Grasslands Public Schools

Friends of Education Award

Zone 1: Dr. Vanessa Sheane, President and CEO, Northwestern Polytechnic
nominated by Peace River School Division

Zone 2/3: Bonnyville Friendship Centre
nominated by Northern Lights Public Schools

Zone 2/3: Manluk Global Manufacturing Solutions
nominated by Black Gold School Division

Zone 4: County of Lacombe
nominated by Wolf Creek Public Schools

Zone 5: Kids Only Shoppe
nominated by Foothills School Division