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AWARDS - 2010
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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. |
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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 |
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This award is intended to remind students that there are many ways to tell a story.
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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).
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ONTARIO HERITAGE FAIRS ASSOCIATION FOUNDERS' AWARD
“In recognition of exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to history and heritage.” |
MEDAL &
CERTIFICATE |
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Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian heritage on a local, provincial, national or international level.
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Student portrays enthusiasm for learning about history, heritage and culture.
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Student demonstrates determination and dedication to researching a topic.
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Student is eager to share his/her passion for heritage with peers and community. |
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ONTARIO HERITAGE FAIRS ASSOCIATION MULTICULTURAL AWARD “in recognition of excellent student achievement in research that exemplifies the diverse culture of Ontario” |
OHFA PIN & CERTIFICATE |
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Project must have a Canadian theme. Project can interpret various aspects of Canadian history on a local, provincial, nationa or international level.
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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.) |
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ARCHIVES OF ONTARIO AWARD
"In recognition of outstanding student achievement for the best use of original records related to Ontario history." |
CERTICATE SIGNED BY ONTARIO ARCHIVIST & GIFT CERTIFICATE
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Project must be based on or make use of original records such as letters, photographs, diaries, maps, etc.
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Project must have an Ontario theme. Project can interpret any aspect of Ontario history, society or people.
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Students must identify the importance and significance of original records to the project.
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Students must demonstrate enthusiasm for, and reflection on, the topic. |
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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 & 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.
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ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY AWARD “In recognition of outstanding student achievement for research of Ontario’s history” |
Certificate & Book: Sketches of Rural Ontario Book: The Simcoe Legacy: The Life and Times of Yonge Street |
- 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.
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In addition to the prize above OHS will provide 10 ribbons of excellence per site to recognize additional outstanding Ontario themed projects.
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ONTARIO HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHERS AWARD
“In recognition of student achievement that demonstrates outstanding ability to think critically using historical thinking” |
CERTIFICATE BOOK: Made in Canada – 100 Amazing Achievements
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- 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.
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Regional Fair co-ordinators must complete a report form and submit it to Carol White before June 1, 2010 (Please include a digital photo of the student with the award and project). |
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TO DOWNLOAD THE REPORT FORM |
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