Teachers Life Spirit Awards – 2025 Rules and Regulations

As part of Teachers Life’s commitment to its members, Teachers Life has established the annual Teachers Life Spirit Awards to show our support and appreciation for those teachers who go above and beyond.  

Purpose of Award 

To recognize teachers who go above and beyond the requirements of their role every day and who demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession despite the challenges facing the education community through their values and work ethic. 

The SPIRIT Award Program 

Teachers Life offers one (1) award of $1,000 in OSSTF District 9 and one (1) award of $1,000 in OSSTF District 19 to Teachers Life members in those OSSTF districts who have demonstrated a commitment to the teaching profession despite the challenges facing the education community through their values and work ethic. In addition to the financial awards, Teachers Life recognizes the recipients by providing a plaque to commemorate the award.  

Amount and Number of Recipients 

Provided that the recipients meet the eligibility requirements set out below, one (1) recipient from each District will receive: 

• a monetary award in the aggregate amount of $1,000, and  

• a plaque with the winner’s name and work location. 

Nomination Deadline 

Completed nomination forms must be submitted electronically to insuring@teacherslife.com before 11:59 p.m. ET on May 15, 2025. 

Eligibility Requirements 

To be eligible to receive an award, successful nominees must:  

1. Be a full-time teacher employed in OSSTF District 9 (Essex) or OSSTF District 19 (Peel) who is a Member of Teachers Life. To be a Member of Teachers Life, the nominee must have a disability insurance policy issued by Teachers Life under the OSSTF District’s group benefits plan.  
2. Demonstrate the altruistic spirit of the teaching profession. 
3. Act as a role model (inspiring, motivating, and communicating) with fellow staff and students. 
4. Contribute to the image of the school and/or school community. 
5. Consistently go above and beyond expectations, 
6. Be nominated by at least two (2) OSSTF Members within their District. 

Recognition 

The winners’ names will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the Teaching Assembly (AMTA) of each District. 

Award recipients will be highlighted on Teachers Life’s website and other social media platforms. Each recipient agrees to assist Teachers Life by, among other things, providing any necessary consents to use the recipient’s likeness on firm materials in promotion of the program.