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​Thirty-four education professionals from throughout B.C., including Principal Rick Chan of the North Vancouver School District, have been named as finalists in this year’s Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education.

Launched in 2018, the awards honour public, independent and First Nations school teachers, principals, vice principals, school and district leaders, and support staff who go above and beyond to make life better for K-12 students in B.C.

This year, 10 awards will be given: two honouring teachers, three recognizing school leaders and three for district leaders, and two honouring support staff.

The 10 award winners will be announced at a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on October 14, 2022.

Each winner will receive a $3,000 personal bursary for professional learning, a $2,000 contribution to their school for professional learning, and a commemorative trophy. Runners-up will each receive a $1,000 personal bursary for professional learning and a $1,000 contribution to their school for professional learning.

Learn who the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education finalists are.