2020
In conjunction with the CPF Network Conference, in October 2020, Canadian Parents for French National recognized three individuals who have contributed significant service to the organization and who have demonstrated leadership in the advancement of French second language education and the promotion of linguistic duality.
2020 recipients
CPF Distinguished Life Membership
Dr. Matthew Hayday
Historian, author and professor at the University of Guelph, recipient of the CPF Distinguished Life Membership, for sharing CPF’s mission in a way that validates and motivates advocates in advancing the promise of bilingualism for children and in Canada and for this personal investment and willingness to share his expertise that has helped CPF prosper. His professional research has included 2 major books “Bilingual Today, United Tomorrow” (2005 McGill-Queen’s University Press) and “So They Want Us to Learn French” (2015 UBC Press) on the history of language policy in Canada.
CPF National Volunteer Award
Shannon Nelson, of Edmonton, Alberta
Recognized for more than 20 years of involvement within the organization, sustaining a CPF Chapter, leading at the Branch level and putting her expertise to work in obtaining successful fundraising and grant applications which allowed French to flourish in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
CPF J. Elmer Hynes Staff Excellence in Leadership Award
Candas Resch
Awarded for her professional service and financial skills at the CPF Alberta Branch, ensuring its growth and continued success by virtue of leading, beyond the expected scope of work, in event planning and management.
Our awards
CPF National Volunteer Award
J. Elmer Hynes Staff Excellence in Leadership Award
Recognizes:
- Significant Volunteer Service to CPF
- Leadership in Advancement of FSL Education
- Significant National Contributions
- Demonstration of Network Leadership
- Collaboration and Outreach to Partners
Recognizes:
- Spirit of Volunteerism
- Leadership in the Advancement of FSL Education
- Creativity, Cooperation and Hard Work
- Committed Service to CPF Values
- Ongoing Participation and Contributions
- Spirit of Collaboration and Partnership Building
Recognizes:
- Significant Staff Service to CPF
- Leadership in the Advancement of FSL Education
- Significant Demonstration of CPF Mission, Values and Values within their Respective Community
- Collaboration and Partnership Building
- Positive Influence on Others
Submit nominations
Over the course of our organization’s history, CPF has recognized individuals who have rendered significant service to the organization and who have demonstrated leadership in the advancement of French second language education. We invite nominations for these CPF Awards of Recognition.