Ontario's schools and boards are full of outstanding individuals who excel at unlocking the potential of our young people. So your letters must explain what makes your nominee exceptional.
Here are three tips to help you write a compelling nomination letter:
- Don't just say your nominee is outstanding – prove it!
Use examples and stories to illustrate how your nominee meets the award criteria.
- Focus on the big picture
The selection panel is looking for nominees who meet all of the award criteria. Tell them how your candidate excels in many ways.
- Give different perspectives
Don't tell the same story three times! The nominator letter and the two supporter letters should provide examples from a range of views and perspectives. They cannot be written by family members of the nominee(s).
For example, a principal might write a letter about outstanding academic performance. Then a student might talk about the impact the nominee had on his life. While a parent could profile how the nominee links the school with the community.
These three letters should paint a complete picture of your candidate. Because your three letters are all the selection panel will have to make their decision. So make them compelling!
Formatting your letters
Make your letters easy to read. Each letter should be:
- Single sided, typed and double spaced
- In a readable font and size – no smaller than 10 point, please
- No more than five pages long
Each letter must also include the writer's full name and signature
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