OTIP is thrilled to recognize and celebrate two support staff workers for their contributions to our schools and to student success.

“We are happy to recognize these leaders for their dedication to the education community,” says Vic Medland, CEO of OTIP. “This award recognizes the important role that support staff workers play within schools across Ontario, and our recipients are shining examples of what the Support Staff Worker Award embodies.”

Nominated by their colleagues and selected by a panel of OTIP judges, OTIP is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 OTIP Support Staff Worker Awards:
 

• Alison Orford, Manitoulin Secondary School, M’Chigeeng, ON – Educational Support category. Watch the video below to learn more about Alison.

• Lenny Palumbo, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Markham, ON - Office Professionals, Custodial and Maintenance category. Watch the video below to learn more about Lenny.

This year, we had a record-breaking number of nominations for our Support Staff Worker Award – more than 600 nominations across both categories. This is a true testament to the vital role that support workers play in our school communities, and to student success.

We would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to all those nominated, and to our 2023 OTIP Support Staff Worker Award winners.

Visit OTIP Support Staff Workers Awards to learn more