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The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.

~ William Arthur Ward ~


Barrday, a Cambridge, Ontario headquarted business, is committed to learning. We believe that curiosity and the desire to learn are inspired at an early age in many places. In order to encourage and recognize learning and excellence in our schools, we will salute ten inspirational teachers each year in the City of Cambridge, Ontario, with ten $1,000 Teacher of Excellence awards.



We are looking for teachers who consistently demonstrate:

Excellence Motivating students to achieve their best
Integrity Consistently thinking, saying and doing what is right
Respect Treating each student as valuable and full of potential
Innovation Inspiring students to explore and make choices


Do you know a teacher in Cambridge, Ontario, from JK to high school, who inspired you or someone you know? We invite parents, grandparents, students, former students, school administrators and colleagues to nominate that teacher for a Teacher of Excellence award.

Nominations for the Barrday Teacher of Excellence Award are now open. If you would like to nominate a teacher please download the application/instructions.

Nominations to be submitted by December 29th, 2011

Nomination Form and Instructions (Word Format)
Nomination Form and Instructions (PDF Format)

For more information please contact:
Sue Nugent
(519) 621-3620


Past Teacher Award Winners

2010 Winners
2009 Winners