Recognition
Ophea believes that positive role models who exhibit passion, integrity, professionalism and a commitment to meaningful and inclusive healthy active living are necessary to achieving our goals.
The Ophea Board of Directors and staff believe that volunteers and contributors provide the organization with skills, talents and perspectives that are essential to our vitality and sustainability, and recognize the significant contribution volunteers make to the organization.
Awards
Ophea 2024/25 Awards – Call for Nominations
Each year Ophea recognizes the exemplary contributions of leaders in the field of child and youth health and well-being through the Award of Distinction and Award for Outstanding Contribution!
If you know an individual, group or organization who has made a difference - nominate them for an Ophea Award!
This year’s awards will be presented at the 2025 PHE National Conference in Niagara Falls from May 1-3, 2025. Ophea will cover travel, registration and accommodation costs for all award winners!
Nomination packages will be accepted until Friday, March 21, 2025:
Award of Distinction is presented to one individual who is a leader in the meaningful advancement of inclusive healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth in Ontario school communities.
2023/2024: Lara Paterson, Ophea Award of Distinction
2022: Karen Trotter, Ophea Award of Distinction
Award for Outstanding Contribution recognizes an individual, group, or organization for their exemplary contribution to the lives of children and youth in the areas of inclusive health and physical education, health and physical activity promotion, advocacy, and/or community development. Most years, only one Award for Outstanding Contribution is awarded, however, if a second individual, group or organization is worthy, up to two may be awarded.
2023/2024: Jay Williams, Ophea Award for Outstanding Contribution (Posthumous)
2022: Andrea Barrow, Ophea Award for Outstanding Contribution
2022: Rebecca Richardson, Ophea Award for Outstanding Contribution