OHFA - AFPO

IMPORTANT POLICY CLARIFICATION

No student may receive more than one award in any given year and each student may only receive a particular award once in his/her Fairs career.

	*YOUNG CITIZENS AWARD* “in recognition of citizenship”	OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME ONE OF 200 YOUNG CITIZENS ACROSS CANADA
The Young Citizens program, which focuses on citizenship, will be a complementary component of the Heritage Fairs, Students will present the results of their research (nationally) in a video format and have the further opportunity to be one of the 70 Young Citizens chosen from across Canada to complete a one-day internship with a professional media expert. Students chosen should demonstrate a combination of oral and writing skills, organization and planning, as well as artistic and graphic skills that are used effectively to communicate a topic or story to a broader audience. This student will be an ambassador for their Regional Fair and for Ontario.

	*CANADA'S NATIONAL HISTORY SOCIETY AWARD* “in recognition of the project that best integrates the use of written research and visual materials as inseparable elements to successfully present the topic”	CERTIFICATE MEDAL COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION TO KAYAK MAGAZINE OR LES DEBROUILLARDS
This award is intended to remind students that there are many ways to tell a story. The project should demonstrate a combination of writing skills, organization and planning, as well as artistic and graphic skills that are used effectively to communicate a topic or story to a broader audience.

Sites have the option of awarding CANADA'S NATIONAL HISTORY SOCIETY - AWARD OF MERIT to a second project that
meets the above criteria. The recipient of the award will receive a certificate and a subscription to
Kayak magazine (|English) or Les Debrouillards magazine (French).

ONTARIO HERITAGE FAIRS ASSOCIATION
FOUNDERS' AWARD

“In recognition of exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to history and heritage.”

MEDAL
and
CERTIFICATE
(3 per site)

Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian heritage on a local, provincial, national or international level.
Student portrays enthusiasm for learning about history, heritage and culture.
Student demonstrates determination and dedication to researching a topic.
Student is eager to share his/her passion for heritage with peers and community.

	ONTARIO HERITAGE FAIRS ASSOCIATION MULTICULTURAL AWARD “in recognition of excellent student achievement in research that exemplifies the diverse culture of Ontario and Canada.”	BOOK PRIZE and CERTIFICATE (3 per site)
Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian history on a local, provincial, national or international level. Project must showcase or reflect upon one or more of the many cultures that make up the diverse Canadian mosaic. (eg. Aboriginal, Black, Chinese, etc.)

ARCHIVES OF ONTARIO AWARD

"In recognition of outstanding student achievement for the best use of original records related to Ontario history."

CERTICATE SIGNED BY
ARCHIVIST OF ONTARIO
and
HISTORICAL PRINT

Project must be based on or make use of original records such as letters, photographs, diaries, maps, etc.
Project must have an Ontario theme. Project can interpret any aspect of Ontario history, society or people.
Students must identify the importance and significance of original records to the project.
Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.

	*ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY AWARD* “ In recognition of outstanding student achievement that includes the application of genealogic research.”	CERTIFICATE 1 BOOK ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN OGS and GENEALOGY BOOK FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY
Project must include research that records the history of someone who lived in or is living in what is now Ontario (formerly Canada West, Upper Canada, or Quebec Colony, parts were in Rupertsland, Northwest Territories, and Manitoba). This person may be living or dead, famous or not. It could even be you! Project work may include an important event in an individual’s life, which should at least include place of origin; reason for coming to Ontario (if outside Ontario); information about family and careers.

	ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY AWARD “In recognition of outstanding student achievement for research of Ontario’s history”	CERTIFICATE, RIBBON OF EXCELLENCE and BOOK PRIZE
Project must have an Ontario theme. Project can interpret any aspect of Ontario history, society or people. Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.

	OHS READING AND REMEMBRANCE AWARD "In recognition of a project with a remembrance-based theme. which might include military, wartime or peacekeeping elements"	CERTIFICATE, RIBBON OF EXCELLENCE and BOOK PRIZE
Project must have an Ontario theme. This award could be used to recognize a project with a Remembrance-based theme, which might include military, wartime or peacekeeping elements. Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.

In addition to the prize above OHS will provide 8 ribbons of excellence per site
to recognize additional outstanding Ontario themed projects.

	*ONTARIO HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHERS AWARD* “In recognition of student achievement that demonstrates outstanding ability to think critically using historical thinking”	CERTIFICATE and BOOK PRIZE
Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian history on a local, provincial, national or international level. Project must provide evidence that the student has thought critically about one of the following: historical significance, primary and secondary sources, continuity and change, cause and consequence, historical perspective, or moral judgement on the chosen theme. Student must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic.

	*ONTARIO WOMEN'S HISTORY NETWORK AWARD* "In recognition of a project with a primary focus on women in Canadian History"	TO BE ANNOUNCED
Project must have a primary focus on women in Canadian history and the ways in which women have contributed to Canadian society. Project may deal with Canadian women at the local, provincial, national or international level. Project must provide evidence that the student has thought critically about one or more of the following: historical significance, primary and secondary sources, continuity and change, cause and consequence, possible interpretations of the student's chosen theme. Students must be able to present the project in an engaging and convincing fashion.

	*ONTARIO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AWARD* "FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE POSTED FOR THIS NEW AWARD IN FEBRUARY"	TO BE ANNOUNCED
Criteria for this new award will be posted in February 2012.

Certificates of Recognition
- for schools, students, sponsors, volunteers -

OHFA provides bilingual Certificates of Recognition and Thank You Certificates that can
be downloaded and used by Regional Fair organizers.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THOSE CERTIFICATES
(A USERNAME AND PASSWORD ARE REQUIRED.)