Employee Recognition
Awards
Early Learning Professional of the Year
The recipient of this award goes to someone who exemplifies every aspect of the Happy Face vision. They step up to help in everyway possible, putting the children, families, and their colleagues needs above their own. They are committed to their own professional learning and have stepped outside their comfort zone to explore any ideas that are thrown their way.
Suzanne Akintunde Memorial Award
The recipient of this award is a leader in thoughtful program planning and implementation, reflective practice, and insightful pedagogical documentation. Someone who is responsive to the needs of children, families, and colleagues. Someone who is dedicated to their own professional learning and to supporting others.
RECE of the Year
In recognition of outstanding performance and dedicated service.
Assistant Educator of the Year
In recognition of outstanding performance.
2025 Awards
In recognition of outstanding performance.
Early Learning Professional of the Year
Abigail Anson, Winchester Site
Suzanne Akintunde Memorial Award
Crystal Nicol, Chesterville Location
Outstanding Performance Award
2025 Outstanding Performance: Annaka Gibbons
2025 Outstanding Performance: Aditi Sharma
2025 Outstanding Performance: Savannah Brown
2025 Outstanding Performance: Chloe Adams
2025 Outstanding Performance: Alex Goselin
2025 Outstanding Performance: Natasha Sadler
2025 Outstanding Performance: Bethany Baker
2024 Awards
In recognition of outstanding performance.
Early Learning Professional of the Year
Jessica Harper, Nationview Site
Suzanne Akintunde Memorial Award
Natasha Sadler, Morrisburg Site
Outstanding Performance Award
2024 Outstanding Performance: Crystal Nicol, Chesterville
2024 Outstanding Performance: Larissa Fisher, Morrisburg
2024 Outstanding Performance: Hannah Keeler, Nationview
2024 Outstanding Performance: Ainsley Doyle, Roxmore
2024 Outstanding Performance: Ashley Donovan, Winchester
2023 Awards
In recognition of outstanding performance.
Early Learning Professional of the Year
Jamie Clare, Nationview Site
Suzanne Akintunde Memorial Award
Caitlin Perry, Morrisburg Site
RECE of the Year Award
Donna Locey (Chesterville)
Jillian Proulx (Morrisburg)
Jessica Harper (Nationview)
Ainsley Doyle (Roxmore)
Sophie Marsolais (Winchester)
Assistant Educator of the Year Award
Siobhan Debres (Chesterville)
Alana Kaddie (Morrisburg)
Hannah Keeler (Nationview)
Grace Tait (Roxmore)
Zena Bowman (Winchester)
2022 Awards
In recognition of outstanding performance.
Early Learning Professional of the Year
Crystal Nicol, Chesterville Site
Suzanne Akintunde Memorial Award
Jillian Proulx, Morrisburg Site
RECE of the Year Award
Erin Drapeau (Chesterville)
Natasha Sadler (Morrisburg)
Jamie Clare (Nationview)
Julie MacDonald (Roxmore)
Mandi Whiffin (Winchester)
Assistant Educator of the Year Award
Valerie Stewart (Chesterville)
Carly Bradford (Morrisburg)
Shawnna Bilow (Nationview)
Natasha Sayyeau-Ladouceur (Roxmore)
Shauna Donoghue (Winchester)