Edward Burtynsky
Award
The 2025 application period is extended until June 11th!
Every year, Natural Curiosity Edward Burtynsky Award for Teaching Excellence in Environmental Education honours three outstanding educators across Canada for their exemplary practice in environmental inquiry. Before beginning your application, please read the revised submission guidelines below. Applications close on June 11th.
Award Details
In the past, Natural Curiosity and the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study have honoured in-service elementary school teachers for their excellence in environmental inquiry in Ontario. In 2018, we grew this award into a national award that honours both Teachers and Early Childhood Educators across Canada!
The Edward Burtynsky Award for Teaching Excellence in Environmental Education was made possible through the generosity of world-renowned Environmentalist and Photographic Artist, Edward Burtynsky. We are grateful to Edward Burtynsky for two decades of his support for this national award.
Submission Guidelines
Who should apply?
Outstanding Teachers and ECEs across Canada who in their practice:
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Use Environmental Inquiry,
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Create learning opportunities that inspire students to become environmentally conscious and responsible world citizens
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Recognize/support the importance of Indigenous perspectives in their approach to Environmental Inquiry (i.e. a connection to the spirit of learning, a deeply rooted sense of place, a recognition that everything is related, or an emphasis on reciprocity)
Prizes
The grand prize winner will receive:
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$500 towards environmental and/or Indigenous education related professional development
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Signed Edward Burtynsky print
Runner-Up (two recipients) will each receive:
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$250 toward environmental and/or Indigenous education related professional development
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2 signed books by Edward Burtynsky – one for themselves, and one for their school library