Nominations Open for Inclusive Education Awards

The province is inviting nominations for the 2025 Inclusive Education Award.

The award is presented to a K-12 school in Newfoundland and Labrador that has shown exceptional spirit in creating a school that is welcoming and inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities every year.

The deadline for submissions is May 9, 2025, and the nomination form can be found online.

All academic programs, extracurricular activities and school events are created to promote participation of all students. With a school population of about 50 students, Avoca Collegiate has been able to offer a leadership program and two basketball teams that are open to all students. The school is also affiliated with the Jays Care organization of the Toronto Blue Jays through Jays Care.